The Veteran's right knee and left knee disabilities have been rated based on their severity, but the appeal is remanded for further examination to determine if service connection can be established for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD).,The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded as she has not yet been evaluated by VA regarding her ability to work due to her service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: Further evaluation is needed to determine the etiology of any mental health disorders and whether they are related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee chondromalacia, Left knee chondromalacia, status-post arthroscopy
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 11, 2018
- Citation
- 18133760
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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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