The Board remands the claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome due to the need for a more comprehensive medical examination.
The deciding factor: The May 2021 VA opinion is incomplete as it did not consider whether the Veteran's back condition was aggravated by her service-connected knee, foot, or ankle disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (claimed as a low back condition)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24065083
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
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.