The Board has determined that a new examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's right knee conditions due to potential worsening since his last examination. The claims for higher ratings are being remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran testified about increased symptoms and need for crutches, indicating possible worsening of his right knee conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee laxity, Traumatic arthritis, right knee with limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2018
- Citation
- 18107291
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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 prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment since January 23, 2013. The Board has granted a determination of total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) with an effective date of January 23, 2013.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected right knee laxity, limitation of flexion, and limitation of extension have been rated at the maximum allowed under VA regulations. The claims for increased ratings are denied.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings of right knee laxity and chondromalacia patella was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.,A 40 percent rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity is granted, effective from December 6, 2013.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the claims for increased evaluations and TDIU are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran needs a new examination to assess the severity of his right knee conditions.
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