The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his left knee disability and an examination to determine the current nature, extent, and etiology of his prostate disability. The claims will be readjudicated after these actions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has asserted that his left knee condition has worsened since the last examination, and he has provided credible testimony regarding his prostate symptoms dating back to service. These factors necessitate additional medical evaluation and consideration.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis of the left knee, prostate disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 4, 2011
- Citation
- 1100188
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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.
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- Granted
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