The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her service-connected bursitis of the left knee.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported increased symptoms since her last examination, including flare-ups and inability to walk without assistance. A new examination is needed to determine the current level of disability.
- Claimed conditions
- bursitis of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 31, 2015
- Citation
- 1513698
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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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