The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected back disability is remanded due to the need for an updated VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran testified that he experiences daily spasms and burning sensations in his lower extremities, which necessitates a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- intervertebral disc syndrome (back disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2022
- Citation
- 22070189
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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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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for individual unemployability was granted from October 1, 2011. The effective date is set at this time as the evidence shows he was unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for a back disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and a left knee disorder due to inconsistencies in the rating decisions.
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