The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar strain with scoliosis, right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, and left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve do not warrant evaluations in excess of their current ratings. The issues of service connection for a left knee disability, carpal tunnel syndrome, and heart disorder have been remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand instructions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar strain with scoliosis does not meet the criteria for higher evaluations under the applicable rating criteria as his range of motion is within the limits that would warrant a higher evaluation. The issues of service connection have been remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand instructions.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain with scoliosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 19, 2023
- Citation
- 23016922
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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
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- Granted
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- Denied
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- Denied
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