The Board has found that further development is required due to ambiguities in the November 2022 VA examination reports regarding weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing range of motion assessments, as well as functional impairments during flare-ups. The case is REMANDED for an addendum medical opinion from the November 2022 examiner and a retrospective assessment by a VA examiner on the Veteran's employability.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that further clarification is needed regarding the Veteran's range of motion assessments and functional impairments during flare-ups due to ambiguities in the previous examination reports.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 7, 2023
- Citation
- 23027038
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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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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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