Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of an increased rating for lumbar spondylosis with degenerative disc disease and entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities prior to July 30, 2016, for further development.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations of record were deemed inadequate, and a retrospective opinion is needed to adequately assess the severity of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spondylosis with degenerative disc disease (DDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 7, 2025
- Citation
- 25001888
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