The Veteran's bilateral hip DJD has worsened since her last examination, and she is unable to work due to the pain in her hips. The Board finds that a VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of her hip disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported worsening symptoms and inability to work due to hip pain, necessitating further evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the left hip, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the right hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 19, 2020
- Citation
- 20027296
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his bilateral hip and ankle conditions are being remanded due to a lack of sufficient medical evidence regarding the extent of range of motion loss during flare-ups and after repetitive use.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for additional VA medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's current disabilities of the hips, shoulders, knees, and cervical spine are related to his active service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development, including VA examinations.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right hip disability has been granted a minimum 10 percent rating for limitation of flexion. The issues regarding thigh impairment and limitation of flexion are remanded, as is the TDIU claim.
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