The Veteran's claims for service connection for an eye condition, increased ratings for his bilateral knee disabilities, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence. The Veteran is also being asked to complete a VA Form 21-8940 regarding his unemployability.
The deciding factor: The claims require further examination and development of medical records to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's eye condition, as well as the severity of his bilateral knee disabilities and PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Eye condition, Left knee patellofemoral syndrome (PFS), Right knee patellofemoral syndrome with limitation of flexion, Right knee patellofemoral syndrome with subluxation and laxity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 7, 2018
- Citation
- 18109286
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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).
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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