Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with somatic dysfunction of the lumbar region due to an inadequate medical examination.
The deciding factor: An adequate medical opinion is needed to determine the severity of the Veteran's low back disability, considering any ameliorative effects of medication.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with somatic dysfunction of the lumbar region
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25109858
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