The Board remands the matter for an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's claim of entitlement to compensation for a back disorder under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The December 2019 VA opinion was found inadequate as it failed to sufficiently analyze relevant evidence, specifically whether the Veteran has an additional disability related to a failed fusion with a fracture of the L1 vertebra at the site of the pedicle screws associated with the October 2015 surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- back disorder with residuals
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 3, 2023
- Citation
- 23000238
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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