The Veteran's cervical spine disability was previously rated at 30 percent prior to July 15, 2017. The claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent is denied.,From September 17, 2017, to June 15, 2018, the Veteran's cervical spine disability was rated at 40 percent. A remand is ordered as there are issues with obtaining medical records and reopening a claim for service connection of IBS.,The petition to reopen the claim for service connection of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical spine disability was previously rated at 30 percent prior to July 15, 2017. The evidence does not support a higher rating in excess of 30 percent.,For the period from September 17, 2017, to June 15, 2018, the Veteran's cervical spine disability was rated at 40 percent. However, there are issues with obtaining medical records and reopening a claim for service connection of IBS.,The petition to reopen the claim for service connection of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 6, 2024
- Citation
- 24033943
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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
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection was reopened, and the Board found that new evidence raised a reasonable possibility of substantiating his claims. However, the Board denied all service connection claims due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between current disabilities and service.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's residuals of fractured left ankle and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy and right leg shortening, but denied service connection for a cervical spine fracture. The decision is based on new evidence received since previous decisions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine fracture and fractured ribs, finding that additional medical opinions are needed to address the etiology of these conditions in relation to his service-connected knee disabilities.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC due to aid and attendance or a single disability rated as 100 percent disabling.
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