The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development due to inadequate VA examination reports. The claims for increased ratings of her right knee disabilities are not currently decided.
The deciding factor: The Board found the prior VA examinations inadequate and ordered a new one.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-operative instability of the right knee, Limitation of flexion of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2018
- Citation
- 1806778
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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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, arthritis of the lumbar spine, and various hip and knee conditions, have rendered him unable to perform daily activities without assistance. The Board has determined that he requires regular aid and attendance due to these disabilities.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for additional evidentiary development due to incomplete examination reports and failure to elicit information regarding flare-ups of the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for clarification of the Veteran's appeal and consideration under FDC effective date rules. The claims will be reconsidered with any additional development needed.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the claims related to TBI, migraine headaches, right knee disability, right leg shin splints, numbness and tremors of upper and lower extremities, heat sensitivity, and vision problems. The Veteran's service records indicate exposure to heat stroke during his military service.
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