The Veteran's initial compensable rating for patellofemoral syndrome of the bilateral knees prior to June 8, 2015, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter is being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a VA examination.
The deciding factor: The decision was made based on the Veteran's assertion that her bilateral knee disabilities have increased in severity since her last examination by VA in June 2015, necessitating further evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral syndrome of the bilateral knees
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2018
- Citation
- 18107464
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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
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