The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 40 percent for residuals of L2 compression fracture with degrative arthritis and special monthly compensation due to an inadequate examination report.
The deciding factor: The February 2020 VA examination is considered inadequate for adjudication purposes at this time, as it does not include sufficient information to assess the severity of the back disability under the applicable rating criteria, including whether the back disability manifests with neurological complications.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of L2 compression fracture with degrative arthritis (claimed as back condition) evaluated along the residuals associated with a fractured left sacrum, left pubic and ischial rami, Special monthly compensation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25049276
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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