The Veteran's initial increased ratings for arthritis of the left and right knees, as well as his hiatal hernia, were denied. The issues related to these conditions are being remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis of the left knee, Arthritis of the right knee, Hiatal hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20046299
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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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