The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's neck disorder, specifically related to his military service. The Veteran is requested to undergo a VA examination to determine if his current neck disorders are at least as likely as not caused by or related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that Dr. G.M.'s opinion was insufficient and remanded the case for further evaluation, including a VA examination.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical stenosis, cervicalgia, myelopathy, spondylolisthesis, herniation of cervical intervertebral discs with radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 21, 2024
- Citation
- A24048872
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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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