The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA examinations and records. The Veteran's service connection claims for disabilities of the feet and knees are denied as there is no evidence that these conditions began during his active service or are related to in-service injuries. His PTSD claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent remains pending.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's current foot and knee disabilities began during his active service or are related to in-service events, despite credible assertions from the Veteran and supporting statements from fellow service members. The VA examinations did not provide sufficient information regarding the etiology of these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- disabilities of the feet, disabilities of the knees
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20041286
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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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