The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to March 22, 2017, and a rating in excess of 40 percent on and after March 22, 2017, for lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative joint disease; and entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The deciding factor: The Board found the August 2023 VA spine examination report inadequate due to lack of response regarding pain on motion, weakened motion, excess motion, fatigability, or incoordination.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative joint disease, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 5, 2023
- Citation
- 23064446
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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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