The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left hip conditions due to incomplete development and the need for updated VA examination.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on the incomplete development of the case, specifically the lack of private treatment records from Dr. Jose A. Cobos.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip flexion limitation, left hip painful extension, left hip painful abduction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 26, 2020
- Citation
- 20069214
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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: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for ratings on four hip conditions has been dismissed due to their death.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination, and a new one must be provided.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable ratings for her hip disabilities should be remanded due to new evidence submitted, worsening of symptoms since previous examinations, and concerns about the December 2017 VA examination. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.
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