Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as related radiculopathy conditions. The veteran will undergo a VA examination to determine the cause of these disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Board found a pre-decisional duty to assist error because the veteran was not afforded a VA examination prior to the decision on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to a lumbar and/or cervical spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to a lumbar and/or cervical spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25001815
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