The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his back and hip disabilities are remanded due to the need for new VA examinations.
The deciding factor: New evidence is needed as the previous evaluations are too remote in time to reflect current severity.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylosis L4-5, bursitis, right hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 16, 2022
- Citation
- 22046303
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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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