The Board has determined that the reduction of the disability evaluation from 40 to 20 percent for lumbar strain with IVDS was improper and has granted restoration of a 40 percent rating. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbar strain with IVDS and right wrist sprain are remanded.
The deciding factor: The reduction in the disability evaluation from 40 to 20 percent for lumbar strain with IVDS was based on an inadequate examination, which is why it was improper.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), right wrist sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2023
- Citation
- 23006313
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection with a 10% disability rating effective August 8, 2023. Service connection for right hand and thumb disabilities as well as right wrist sprain were also granted. However, the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss did not meet VA criteria for compensation.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for left wrist pain and right wrist sprain, leading to the dismissal of these claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right wrist disabilities due to a lack of adequate VA medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions.
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