The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including new examinations and an SSOC addressing all evidence since the last statement of the case.
The deciding factor: The decision was not about service connection but rather about rating decisions. The appeal requires further examination to determine functional loss due to pain and sexual function impact.
- Claimed conditions
- internal derangement of the right knee, internal derangement of the left knee, intermittent urethritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 13, 2018
- Citation
- 1809062
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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 claim for service connection for a left knee disorder, including an ACL tear and internal derangement, as well as his right fifth finger fracture, is granted. The issue of entitlement to a compensable rating in excess of 0 percent for residuals of the right fifth finger proximal phalanx fracture is remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's left knee condition and its relationship to service, with a focus on obtaining additional medical opinions.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the disability ratings for internal derangement of the right knee and total right knee replacement prior to May 10, 2022, and effective from May 10, 2022, respectively. The Board has dismissed these issues as a result.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to outstanding VA treatment records and inadequate examination findings. The Veteran's knee and lumbar spine disabilities are being evaluated again, with a focus on obtaining more detailed information about their current severity.
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