The Board remands the claims for further development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine and right hip disabilities.
The deciding factor: A remand is necessary due to an outdated examination and the Veteran's contention of increased severity of his disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the lumbar spine, Right hip iliopsoas tendonitis with impairment of the thigh, Right hip iliopsoas tendonitis with limited flexion
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 5, 2023
- Citation
- 23000727
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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