The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in the medical opinions and need for additional development, including obtaining records from health care providers and VA examinations.
The deciding factor: There are internal inconsistencies in the medical opinions provided by the VA examiner regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hip disorder. The examiner cited literature suggesting that spine problems can cause incorrect posture leading to trochanteric bursitis but later stated there is no evidence supporting this claim. Additionally, the examiner did not consider the Veteran's assertions about his back problems affecting his hips and obesity as a result of service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- left and right hip disorder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2022
- Citation
- 22051709
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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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