The Veteran's claims for compensable ratings for left hip myositis and trochanteric pain syndrome, limitation of extension and flexion are being remanded due to the lack of recent medical records.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on the absence of recent VA treatment records which could provide a clearer picture of the Veteran's current condition.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip myositis and trochanteric pain syndrome, limitation of extension, limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18159238
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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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