The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back condition, erectile dysfunction, migraines, neck condition, and right triceps disorder have worsened since his last examinations. The Board finds that a new examination is necessary to determine the current severity of these conditions and their relationship to service connection.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's conditions have worsened since his last VA examinations, necessitating further evaluation and opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- low back muscle strain with muscle spasm and disc protrusion, erectile dysfunction, migraines, neck condition, right triceps disorder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22010394
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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