The veteran seeks an increased evaluation for his service-connected bilateral chondromalacia patella, but the RO/AMC has not yet determined a new rating. The case is being remanded to obtain additional development and re-adjudication.
The deciding factor: The VA needs to schedule a VA examination to assess the current severity of the veteran's bilateral knee disability before determining an appropriate evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral chondromalacia patella
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 14, 2006
- Citation
- 0620405
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new VA treatment records and additional examinations.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a bilateral knee disorder, finding that the Veteran's current knee disabilities are not related to his active military service and that Osgood-Schlatter's syndrome preexisted service.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral knee condition, including chondromalacia patella and patellofemoral pain syndrome, as it was less likely than not related to his in-service knee problems.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
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