The veteran's claims for increased evaluations for service-connected fractures of the left proximal femur and right tibia and fibula are being remanded due to insufficient information in the examination reports, need for additional VCAA notice, and the requirement to obtain VA medical records.
The deciding factor: The case is being remanded because the latest VA orthopedic examination report lacks sufficient detail regarding the veteran's bilateral lower extremity disabilities, including range of motion measurements and functional loss due to pain. Additionally, there are insufficient clinical records from Columbia VAMC for proper evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a fracture of the left proximal femur, residuals of a fracture of the right tibia and fibula
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 11, 2006
- Citation
- 0631617
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, when combined, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since January 1, 2016.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's right knee, left leg disability (other than as related to left knee or left lower extremity radiculopathy), and fractures of the right tibia and fibula. The remaining issues include service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, a rating in excess of 20 percent for right knee arthritis with instability, and residuals of a fracture of the right tibia and fibula prior to June 23, 2016.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and further development is needed, including a new VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to address the relationship between his service-connected right leg fracture and other conditions.
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