The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a cervical spine disorder, initial increased ratings for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis and right shoulder osteoarthritis, as well as initial compensable ratings for residuals of a right fifth metacarpal fracture and lichenification.,No new evidence or arguments have been provided to support these claims.
The deciding factor: The Board has determined that additional development is needed due to the remanded issues.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypertension, Cervical spine disorder, Lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, Right shoulder osteoarthritis, Residuals of a right fifth metacarpal fracture, Lichenification
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22051838
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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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