The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, a neurological disorder, diabetes, and sleep apnea, as well as his claim for an increased evaluation for acid reflux due to in-service exposure at Camp Lejeune.
The deciding factor: The appeal is remanded because new evidence may support the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions related to in-service exposure at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- Total Right Hip Replacement
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2024
- Citation
- A24063810
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's right hip disability, following a total hip replacement in May 2007, has resulted in symptoms such as painful motion and weakness requiring the use of a wheelchair. The Board finds that this meets the criteria for a 90 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5054.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected right hip disability, including a total hip replacement, was not productive of moderately severe residuals as defined by VA regulations. The initial rating of 30% is maintained.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his right hip disability.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected right hip osteoarthritis and total right hip replacement are rated at the maximum available disability ratings, with no further increase warranted.
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