The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a spine disability, to include cervical and lumbar spine disabilities. The claims of increased ratings for left ankle and bilateral foot calluses are remanded due to lack of recent VA examinations. The issues of service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities are also remanded as there is insufficient evidence on record regarding the etiology of these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for a spine disability, but additional development is needed due to lack of recent VA examinations. The issues of increased ratings for left ankle and bilateral foot calluses are remanded as there is insufficient evidence on record regarding their current severity. The claims of service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities are also remanded as the Board finds that there is insufficient evidence on record regarding their etiology.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Pain, Cervical Spine Disability, Lumbar Spine Disability
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 9, 2022
- Citation
- 22013327
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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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