The Veteran's initial compensable evaluations for his right knee and right shoulder disabilities are being remanded due to lack of recent VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to attend scheduled VA examinations, which were required by the Court in Correia v. McDonald (2016).
- Claimed conditions
- chondromalacia patellae right knee, patellofemoral osteoarthritis, chronic impingement and degenerative changes of the acromioclavicular joint, right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 11, 2018
- Citation
- 18133907
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error in the March 2025 rating decision, requiring an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right knee disability.
- Partly granted
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal, citing receipt of a 100% rating and believing he is properly rated.
- Remanded (sent back)
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