The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and evaluation of the Veteran's left knee disability, as the current VA examination did not include all required testing.
The deciding factor: The examination conducted by the VA was inadequate due to missing passive motion testing, non-weight-bearing ROM testing, and the point at which pain started during range of motion (ROM) testing.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a total left knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 27, 2019
- Citation
- 19189894
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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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