The Veteran's right thigh conditions have been remanded for further evaluation as the previous VA examinations were deemed inadequate.
The deciding factor: Previous VA examinations did not provide sufficient detail regarding the degree of pain and its impact on range of motion testing.
- Claimed conditions
- Mechanical low back pain with degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine, Right thigh, limitation of flexion, Right thigh, limitation of extension, Right thigh impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2023
- Citation
- 23005857
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals for increased ratings for service-connected right thigh impairment, limitation of flexion, and limitation of extension due to untimely filing.
- Partly granted
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- Partly granted
The Board granted restoration of the 10 percent disability rating for right and left thigh impairments under DC 5253, effective May 16, 2023. The reduction in these ratings was not supported by evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for increased ratings of various disabilities to ensure that all relevant VA treatment records are obtained and considered.
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