The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for left and right knee laxity due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.
The deciding factor: New relevant evidence was submitted that tends to prove or disprove a matter in issue, specifically continuity of symptoms and nexus to service.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee laxity, right knee laxity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 31, 2019
- Citation
- A19003905
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The appeal for a higher rating for right knee laxity was dismissed because it was improperly filed in the wrong system.
- Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for a higher rating for right knee laxity was sent back to the VA for more information. The Board needs new medical exams and opinions on the severity of the condition since 2001.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for various knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for ratings in excess of 10 percent for left knee laxity and limitation of motion, as well as his claim for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance. The Board found that the Veteran’s service-connected disabilities did not necessitate regular assistance.
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