Citation Nr: 20021755 Decision Date: 03/26/20 Archive Date: 03/26/20 DOCKET NO. 15-12 109A DATE: March 26, 2020 REMANDED A compensable rating for right hip trochanteric bursitis limitation of extension is remanded. A rating higher than 10 percent for right hip trochanteric bursitis limitation of flexion is remanded. REASONS FOR REMAND The Veteran served on active duty from February 2011 to September 2011. In February 2020, the Veteran testified before the undersigned Veterans’ Law Judge. A copy of the transcript is associated with the record. In his February 2020 testimony, the Veteran stated that his right hip disability had increased in severity since his last VA examination in 2016. Additionally, the Veteran submitted evidence in February 2020 which indicated that his right hip now requires surgery. As such, the Board finds that remand is necessary to obtain a more current VA examination.   The matters are REMANDED for the following action: 1. Associate with the record any relevant, outstanding VA or private medical records regarding treatment of the Veteran. 2. Thereafter, schedule the Veteran for an examination to determine the current severity of his right hip disability. All findings, including range of motion, should be provided. The examiner must attempt to elicit information regarding the severity, frequency, and duration of any flare-ups, and the degree of functional loss during flare-ups. If it is not possible to provide a specific measurement, or an opinion regarding flare-ups, symptoms, or functional impairment without speculation, the examiner must state whether the need to speculate is due to a deficiency in the state of general medical knowledge (no one could respond given medical science and the known facts), a deficiency in the record (additional facts are required), or the examiner (does not have the knowledge or training). JOHN Z. JONES Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney for the Board A. Parrish, Associate Counsel The Board’s decision in this case is binding only with respect to the instant matter decided. This decision is not precedential and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.