The Board has decided to remand the case due to a previous VA examination not complying with the remand directive. The Veteran's left knee condition needs to be re-evaluated by another VA examiner under the presumption that he did not have any pre-existing left knee disorder at the time of entry into service.
The deciding factor: The previous VA medical opinion was based on the assumption that the Veteran had a pre-existing left knee disorder, which does not comply with the remand directive to presume the Veteran did not have any pre-existing left knee disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2020
- Citation
- 20038237
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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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