Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the case to obtain an addendum opinion addressing the nature and severity of the Veteran's cervical spine disability, including its effect on range of motion and functional impairment.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on the need for additional medical evidence regarding the effects of flares, repeated use, medication, and passive vs. active range of motion testing.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25098427
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