The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for residuals of a left knee replacement is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.
The deciding factor: The case was remanded because there is evidence of possible worsening since the last VA examination and a new examination is needed to determine the current severity of the service-connected left knee disability.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of left knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2015
- Citation
- 1503120
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims of entitlement to service connection for right hip joint replacement with degenerative arthritis and residuals of left knee replacement, both secondary to low back condition and right knee condition due to insufficient opinions regarding whether these conditions were caused or aggravated by service-connected conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's left above knee amputation, its relation to his service-connected residuals of left knee replacement, and whether he requires aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left knee condition, including his total knee replacement, is related to his in-service left knee injuries and granted service connection for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the percentage requirements for a TDIU. The Board has remanded the case to determine if referral to the Director of Compensation Service is warranted due to exceptional circumstances.
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