Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for an initial increased rating for left hip iliotibial band syndrome and left foot status post sprain, as well as initial compensable ratings for left hip ITBS with limitation of extension and impairment of the thigh, to obtain a VA examination that does not consider the beneficial effects of medication.
The deciding factor: Remand is necessary due to unclear findings regarding flare-ups and functional loss or impairment in the August 2025 VA examinations, which contradict prior reports from the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) with painful motion, left hip ITBS with limitation of extension, left hip ITBS with impairment of the thigh, left foot status post sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- 25013131
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