Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for a higher rating of lumbosacral strain was remanded due to an inadequate medical examination. The case will be reviewed again with proper evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Board remanded the claim because the VA failed to provide an adequate medical examination that included findings regarding functional impairment during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25006896
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