The Board has ordered a new VA examination for the Veteran's left eye and left knee disabilities due to the passage of time since the last examinations, as well as additional relevant evidence submitted by the Veteran. The case is also remanded for obtaining updated VA treatment records.
The deciding factor: The current medical evidence does not provide sufficient information on the severity of the Veteran's left eye and left knee disabilities, necessitating a new examination to determine their current state.
- Claimed conditions
- macular hole, left knee osteochondritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 9, 2017
- Citation
- 1715486
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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.
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