The Veteran's left knee scar was denied an initial compensable rating, and his claim for TDIU is remanded due to its inextricability with the left knee disability appeal.
The deciding factor: The decision on the left knee scar issue remains pending as a new rating decision is needed. The TDIU claim is being remanded because it is inextricably intertwined with the left knee disability appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19168629
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeal as it found that the benefits originally sought have been granted in full, and thus there is no longer a specific error of fact or law to address.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee scar, and the appeal is dismissed.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered her unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful employment for the periods on appeal prior to May 2, 2020, and after June 1, 2020. For the period from March 2, 2020, to June 1, 2020, she was in receipt of a 100 percent schedular rating for total left wrist fusion.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for left knee scar associated with total left knee arthroplasty is denied. The claims of service connection for right knee and lumbar spine disorders are remanded.
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