The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any right knee disability present during the appeal period. The Veteran's service record includes notes from November 1970 and January 1971 documenting the presence of a right knee popliteal (Baker's) cyst, and he testified that following service, he first sought treatment for knots in the back of his right knee in approximately 1975.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has provided evidence suggesting a current right knee disability may be related to service, including notes from November 1970 and January 1971 documenting the presence of a right knee popliteal (Baker's) cyst during service. The Board is remanding the case for additional development to determine if any current right knee disorder is etiologically related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee arthritis, popliteal cyst
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 30, 2016
- Citation
- 1626311
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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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- Granted
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- Dismissed
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