The Board remands the case for a new examination that properly addresses flare-ups in the right hip due to inadequate information regarding the Veteran's condition.
The deciding factor: The examinations of record failed to obtain requisite information regarding flare-ups, as noted by Sharp v. Shulkin, 29 Vet. App. 26 (2017).
- Claimed conditions
- right hip limitation of flexion, right hip limitation of extension, right hip thigh impairment
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 8, 2025
- Citation
- 25008891
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
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