The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right knee injuries with chondromalacia patella are remanded due to inadequate VA examination. The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is also deferred.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not comply with the requirements set forth in Correia v. McDonald, 28 Vet. App. 158 (2016), which mandates that VA examinations include joint testing for pain on both active and passive motion, in weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing positions, and express an opinion on whether there would be additional functional impairment during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee injury residuals with chondromalacia patella, right knee injury residuals with chondromalacia patella
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19192098
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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).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for left and right knee disabilities due to inadequate range of motion testing in the previous VA examination. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it may be affected by the outcome of the increased rating claims.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
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