Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of an increased initial rating for a thoracolumbar spine disability and entitlement to TDIU prior to November 1, 2012, due to the need for a medical opinion based on a review of records.
The deciding factor: Remand is required to obtain a medical opinion assessing the medical significance of lay statements and photographs submitted by the Veteran regarding his thoracolumbar spine disability.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar spine disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2025
- Citation
- 25002615
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