The Board has determined that the VA examination conducted in June 2022 was inadequate due to its failure to estimate functional loss after repeated use over time. The Veteran's left and right hip disabilities need to be re-evaluated by a VA clinician who should provide an opinion on range of motion, including flare-ups and repetitive use.
The deciding factor: The June 2022 VA examination was inadequate as it did not estimate functional loss after repeated use over time or during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip strain (impairment), left hip strain (flexion), left hip limited extension, right hip limited extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2024
- Citation
- A24079892
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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: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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