The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a VA examination to evaluate the etiology of the Veteran's left hip disability, including whether it is related to his right foot hallux valgus.
The deciding factor: The decision was remanded because there are outstanding VA treatment records that have not been associated with the file and a VA examination is needed to assess the relationship between the Veteran's left hip disability and his right foot hallux valgus.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip replacement, right foot hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19128897
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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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