The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected lateral scar of the right distal thigh and osteomyelitis of the right femur is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.
The deciding factor: The veteran needs a VA examination to assess the extent of muscle impairment related to his service-connected scar, as well as any functional limitations caused by the scar.
- Claimed conditions
- lateral scar of the right distal thigh, osteomyelitis of the right femur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 13, 2005
- Citation
- 0518955
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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