The Veteran's disability ratings for compression fracture of L1 vertebra, right patellofemoral syndrome, left patellofemoral syndrome, and painful bilateral surgical scars (upper extremities) were reduced from their previous levels to lower ones. The reductions are being remanded due to the need for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The reduction in disability ratings was based on an improvement in the Veteran's conditions as evidenced by VA medical records indicating a decrease in symptoms and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Compression Fracture of L1 Vertebra, Right Patellofemoral Syndrome, Left Patellofemoral Syndrome, Painful Bilateral Surgical Scars (Upper Extremities)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 9, 2022
- Citation
- 22033832
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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.
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