The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,The Veteran's left knee disability claim is also being remanded as a VA examination is needed.
The deciding factor: The current evidence of record does not adequately reveal the present state of the Veteran’s service-connected disabilities, and further evaluations are necessary to determine their severity.,There is an indication that the Veteran's left knee disability may be related to his service-connected right knee strain. Therefore, a VA examination and opinion must be provided.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lumbar strain, right knee strain, pseudofolliculitis barbae, left knee disability, hypertension, acquired psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 1, 2019
- Citation
- 19123676
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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- Granted
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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