The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his thigh and right hip bursitis, as well as limitation of flexion in the right hip, are being remanded due to a lack of proper examination during previous hearings.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not comply with the requirements set forth in Sharp v. Shulkin (2017) regarding functional loss during flare-ups and use.
- Claimed conditions
- Impairment of thigh, Right hip bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2020
- Citation
- 20069504
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Partly granted
The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a low back disorder and right hip bursitis based on new and material evidence, but these claims must be readjudicated on the underlying merits.
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