Remanded (sent back)
The claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative arthritis of the spine is remanded to provide the Veteran with a VA examination.
The deciding factor: A remand is necessary to obtain adequate findings reflecting the current severity of the back disability, as questions have been raised regarding functional ability due to reported limitations on standing and walking.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the spine (back disability)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- 25003146
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