The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA clinician regarding the Veteran's duties as an ammunition specialist during his National Guard service and for a medical professional to determine if the Veteran's tinnitus is caused or aggravated by pain medications used for his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the previous opinions were inadequate due to not considering the Veteran’s specific duties as an ammunition specialist during his National Guard service, and thus requires further examination and opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip disorder, right hip disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2018
- Citation
- 18155123
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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)
The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for headaches, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, back disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to a failure to provide notice regarding the Veteran's right to a hearing.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for lower back, right hip, and right ankle disorders as secondary to his left knee disorder. The AOJ must obtain VA examinations and provide answers to questions regarding the etiology of these conditions.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision on his service connection claims.
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