The Board remands the claims for increased ratings in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc disease, lumbar spine and glenohumeral joint dislocation, intraosseous nodule of the base of the humeral head/upper humeral metaphysis and degenerative changes, left shoulder to schedule a new VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that remand is necessary due to an inadequate VA examination regarding flare-ups and functional loss during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc disease, lumbar spine, Glenohumeral joint dislocation, intraosseous nodule of the base of the humeral head/upper humeral metaphysis and degenerative changes, left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25044423
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
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