The Veteran's lumbar spine strain, left and right weak quadriceps muscles, and residuals of a right femur fracture disabilities are being remanded for additional examinations to determine their current severity. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating issues.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's complaints regarding flare-ups were not adequately addressed during the previous examinations, and additional functional loss during these episodes needs to be estimated for proper evaluation of his disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Scar of the Right Femur/Hip, Lumbar Spine Strain, Left Weak Quadriceps Muscle, Right Weak Quadriceps Muscle, Residuals of Right Femur Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2021
- Citation
- 21066451
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development due to the need for additional evidence and evaluation.
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