The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection for sacroiliac joint dysfunction and ratings for spinal fusion, carpal tunnel syndromes, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
The deciding factor: The evidence indicates that the Veteran's conditions have worsened since her last examinations or evaluations, necessitating additional assessments to determine appropriate disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- sacroiliac joint dysfunction, right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, major depression
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 19, 2021
- Citation
- 21064260
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded all issues for further development, including verification of the Veteran's service dates and consideration of any newly identified periods of service.
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