The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the lack of recent VA medical records and examination.
The deciding factor: There are outstanding VA medical records and an incomplete request for records between November 30, 2022, and May 2, 2023.
- Claimed conditions
- Impairment of the left thigh, Limitation of flexion of the left hip, Limitation of extension of the left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 31, 2023
- Citation
- 23041894
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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
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of increased ratings for the Veteran's left thigh and hip disabilities to obtain additional medical findings as required by a joint motion for remand.
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