The Board remands the claims for a new VA examination to address deficiencies in the previous examination report and to determine the current severity of the Veteran's lumbar disc disease, as well as its impact on his employability.
The deciding factor: Remand is necessary due to non-compliance with prior remand directives regarding the evaluation of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability during flare-ups and in weight-bearing/non-weight-bearing positions, and for a thorough explanation of any reported incontinence related to the service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar disc disease
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 4, 2025
- Citation
- 25004649
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for left knee strain, lumbar disc disease, and cervical spine disability based on evidence supporting an in-service onset of symptoms that have continued to the present.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for lumbar disc disease due to inadequate medical examinations.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for lumbar disc disease was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision could be made.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbar disc disease due to a need for additional evidence and an examination.
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