The Board has decided to remand two issues: the service connection for degenerative joint disease, right knee and the initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals, left proximal tibia stress fracture with degenerative changes, left knee. The Veteran's right knee condition is being examined again due to a lack of examination addressing secondary service connection, and his left knee disability needs another examination as it has worsened over time.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran’s right knee condition may be related to his service-connected left knee disability but requires further examination to determine if there is aggravation.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease, right knee, left proximal tibia stress fracture with degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 7, 2018
- Citation
- 18132864
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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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