Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for lower back, chronic pain residuals secondary to VA medical treatment has been withdrawn by the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The issue was withdrawn by the Veteran and his attorney on June 16, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2021
- Citation
- 21062469
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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