The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain his complete treatment records from Dr. Fox and for a VA examination of his left knee.
The deciding factor: The case must be remanded due to the need to obtain missing medical records and conduct a VA examination.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee ACL reconstruction with repair of medial and lateral meniscus tears, left knee degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 20, 2013
- Citation
- 1330191
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal regarding his eligibility for the Program for Comprehensive Assistance for Caregivers (PCAFC) is being remanded due to inadequate notice and compliance with regulatory requirements. The Board will adjudicate whether he meets criteria for personal care services, best interests of participation, and other pertinent criteria.
- Granted
The Board granted a 20 percent rating for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, right knee degenerative changes, and left knee degenerative changes.
- Partly granted
The veteran's claim for left knee degenerative changes was granted as secondary to service-connected right ankle tendonitis. The claim for eye disability was remanded for further examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee degenerative changes and migraine headaches are being remanded due to inadequate examinations. The case must be returned to the AOJ for further evaluation.
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