The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected low back strain is on appeal. She also seeks service connection for left and right knee disorders that she contends are secondary to her service-connected bilateral pes planus and low back strain.,The Veteran claims service connection for a left knee disorder, which she asserts is related to her service-connected bilateral pes planus and low back strain. She also claims service connection for a right knee disorder, again asserting it is related to her service-connected bilateral pes planus and low back strain.,The Veteran seeks TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The current evidence does not provide sufficient information regarding the severity of the Veteran's left and right knee disorders or their relationship to her service-connected bilateral pes planus and low back strain. A new VA examination is needed.,The current evidence does not provide sufficient information regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed left and right knee disorders, including whether they are related to her service-connected bilateral pes planus and low back strain. A new VA examination is needed.,The current evidence does not provide sufficient information regarding the impact of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities on her employability. A Social Industrial Survey is needed.
- Claimed conditions
- low back strain, left knee disorder, right knee disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 28, 2015
- Citation
- 1518148
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and providing proper notice regarding secondary service connection.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew all his appeals, including the one for an increased rating for low back strain.
- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in obtaining relevant medical records and authorization for private treatment providers. The issues include heart disorder, OSA, sinusitis, lumbar spine disorder, and right knee disorder all related to Agent Orange exposure.
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