The Veteran's right femur fracture with right leg shortening and limitation of motion is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher rating may be warranted. The claim for TDIU prior to November 25, 2019 remains pending as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating issue.,The Veteran's service-connected right femur fracture disability requires additional development including obtaining recent VA and private medical records and scheduling a VA examination.
The deciding factor: There are indications of worsening symptoms related to the Veteran's right femur fracture, necessitating further evaluation and evidence collection.
- Claimed conditions
- surgical scars, right femur fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 9, 2022
- Citation
- 22045123
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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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- Whole decision: Denied
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