The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for bilateral fallen arches, left knee patellofemoral syndrome, and right knee patellofemoral syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of her medical records.
The deciding factor: Additional VA examinations are needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected conditions and determine if a new evaluation is warranted. The Veteran also needs updated treatment records from VA and private providers.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral fallen arches, left knee patellofemoral syndrome (previously diagnosed as tendonitis), right knee patellofemoral syndrome (previously diagnosed as tendonitis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 14, 2011
- Citation
- 1134394
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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
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