Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a new examination to address muscle spasms and their impact on gait, as these are necessary for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The July 2024 VA examination was deemed inadequate due to its failure to address evidence of muscle spasms and their effect on gait.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25101297
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