The Board denied the application to revise an August 2013 decision based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) which denied service connection for nerve damage to the back and legs under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran did not establish CUE in the August 2013 rating decision, as there was no evidence of incorrect facts or misapplication of law at the time of the decision.
- Claimed conditions
- nerve damage to the back and legs
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25033217
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's case is being remanded for a videoconference hearing due to his request, and the appeal remains in appellate status.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for nerve damage to the back and legs resulting from a spinal epidural steroid injection performed by VA in December 2002. The Board has determined that further development, including obtaining medical opinions and reviewing consent forms, is necessary before final decision.
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