The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his knee disabilities and instability are remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.
The deciding factor: The previous examinations were not compliant with the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 4.59, necessitating a new evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- epididymitis, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with arthritis, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with arthritis, instability of left knee associated with left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with arthritis, instability of right knee associated with right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 6, 2018
- Citation
- 18108745
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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 Board has determined that the Veteran's epididymitis was incurred during service and granted service connection for this condition.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's effective date for a 40 percent disability rating for service-connected epididymitis, status post right hemiscrotal exploration, is granted as of June 21, 2019.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for a medical opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's left knee disability after discounting the beneficial effects of medication. The effective date claim is denied as there was no prior communication or intent to file a claim within one year before August 31, 2022.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for SMC(k) based on loss of use of creative organ is granted effective June 1, 2016. The claim for additional SMC(k) benefits is denied as the Veteran is already in receipt of SMC(k).
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