The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to determine the severity of his bilateral knee disabilities. The issue of entitlement to TDIU in conjunction with the right knee disability currently on appeal will also be addressed.
The deciding factor: The case is being remanded because additional evidence has been received since the last review, including new treatment records and information about the Veteran's employment status. A VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of his bilateral knee disabilities, and a determination must be made regarding entitlement to TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative joint disease of the right knee, patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative joint disease of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 16, 2017
- Citation
- 1722408
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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.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including depressive disorder and knee conditions, caused him to need regular aid and attendance. The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error, and he needs an examination to determine his eligibility for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's knee disabilities are being remanded for further examination and rating consideration due to the complexity of his conditions, including a recent left total knee arthroplasty. The issues include seeking higher ratings for various periods and determining if he is unemployable based on his disabilities.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for lumbar strain, patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative joint disease of the right knee, and patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative joint disease of the left knee, all of which are deemed to have begun during active service.
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