The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder, left knee, right knee, and back disabilities due to incomplete medical records and new evidence. The Veteran is also being asked to provide updated authorization for VA to obtain private treatment records from providers identified in his previous request.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there were insufficient medical records to determine the etiology of the Veteran's current disabilities and remanded the claims for further development, including obtaining additional medical evidence and arranging for a VA examination.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Right Shoulder Disability","type":"Dislocated shoulder"}, {"condition_name":"Left Knee Disability","type":"Patella fracture (hairline)"}, {"condition_name":"Right Knee Disability","type":"Patella fracture (hairline)"}, {"condition_name":"Right Knee Disability","type":"Tendonitis"}, {"condition_name":"Left Knee Disability","type":"Tendonitis"}, {"condition_name":"Back Disability","type":"Arthritis, degenerative disc disease, osteopenia, lumbar lordotic curve"}, {"condition_name":"Eye Disability (spots/floaters)","type":"Floaters"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19128170
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.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for myasthenia gravis based on the Veteran's exposure to hazardous substances during his military service.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.