Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the claims for a higher rating due to inadequate VA examinations. A new examination is required to assess the veteran's conditions during flare-ups and repeated use.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination did not include range of motion estimations for repeated use over time, which is a duty to assist error.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lumbar strain with rotoscoliosis and degenerative disc changes, chronic cervical strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25003872
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