The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including a VA examination to assess his right knee and hip conditions, as well as an opinion regarding the etiology of his hepatitis C and diabetes mellitus.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence is required due to incomplete medical records and the need for further examinations to provide informed opinions on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claims.
- Claimed conditions
- iliotibial band syndrome with patellofemoral joint syndrome of the right knee, myofascial pain syndrome of the right hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 10, 2012
- Citation
- 1227651
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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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