The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for service connected scar of the right hip and a higher evaluation for service-connected right femur fracture residuals are remanded due to failure to attend scheduled VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to attend previously scheduled VA examinations, which is considered good cause for not attending. The case is being returned to obtain new evaluations.
- Claimed conditions
- scar of the right hip, right femur fracture residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 26, 2018
- Citation
- 18145089
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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.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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