The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that additional development is needed. The right knee arthroplasty claim remains pending as a new rating decision was issued after the most recent remand.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows significant changes in the Veteran’s right knee condition since February 1, 2018, including severe pain and weakness, but no clear indication of service connection for mucoepidermoid carcinoma.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Arthroplasty, Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20004668
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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