The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and further development is needed before a decision on the merits can be made regarding the increased rating for left knee tendonitis.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner was unable to provide an opinion on the functional impairment of the Veteran's left knee due to pain, weakness, fatigability, or incoordination during flare-ups and repetitive use without resorting to speculation.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20004023
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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