Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the case for further development, including obtaining new medical opinions and examination reports to address the issues of service connection and increased ratings.
The deciding factor: The remand is necessary due to inadequate prior examinations and opinions, as well as missing relevant medical records within VA's constructive possession.
- Claimed conditions
- joint and muscle pain, lumbar strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2025
- Citation
- 25015045
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