The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to allegations of worsening disability since his last examination, and the need for a more contemporaneous VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported that his service-connected left knee disability has deteriorated, necessitating further evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic arthritis/degenerative changes (tri-compartment), chondrocalcinosis, post-operative residuals with a history of torn medial collateral ligament repairs
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2012
- Citation
- 1200446
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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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a retrospective opinion on the severity of his left knee disability without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to concerns about the competency of a VA examiner who evaluated his knee conditions. The issues include seeking higher disability ratings for right knee arthritis, meniscal tear, and related conditions.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a right knee disability due to inadequate opinions and incomplete records. The Veteran's right knee condition is presumed to have existed prior to service, but there is no clear and unmistakable evidence that it was aggravated by service. The examiner must provide an opinion on whether the current right knee disabilities are related to service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his right knee disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of revised rating criteria.
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