The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected left femoral neck stress fracture with limitation of abduction is remanded due to the need for a complete medical examination, considering the ameliorative effects of pain medication.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner was unable to provide a complete evaluation without considering the ameliorative effects of the Veteran's pain medication on her disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left femoral neck stress fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2026
- Citation
- A26012241
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's left femoral neck stress fracture, finding that his condition did not meet or approximate the criteria for higher ratings based on limitation of motion.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with the earlier remand. The issues include initial ratings for left hip strain and related disabilities.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection, evaluation of disabilities, and exposure basis. The Veteran's claims are not decided at this time.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's disability rating for his left hip condition was granted at a 70 percent level prior to January 12, 2017. After that date, the Veteran's disability is rated at 70 percent. The Board denied any higher ratings.
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