The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left knee disability is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and ensure the examination is adequate.
The deciding factor: The current VA examination was inadequate, and new records need to be obtained. The case requires further development before a decision can be made.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2008
- Citation
- 0812135
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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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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