The Board has ordered a remand to address the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, specifically regarding functional loss and whether it represents ankylosis. The claim is being returned for further development.
The deciding factor: The Board found that additional clarification on the Veteran's lumbar spine symptoms and their impact on range of motion was needed.
- Claimed conditions
- Herniated disc of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2022
- Citation
- 22000720
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his back and left lower extremity disabilities, as well as his sleep apnea. The Veteran is seeking direct service connection for these conditions.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for PTSD with major depression and herniated disc of the lumbar spine, so these issues are dismissed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran needs aid and attendance or is permanently housebound due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected herniated disc of the lumbar spine and radiculopathy of the lower extremities have been rated at their maximum allowable levels for the period from January 17, 2007 to January 28, 2015.
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