The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity of the appellant's service-connected right knee disability, including limitations in motion and flare-ups. A new VA examination is needed to address these issues.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the appellant’s service-connected right knee disability due to insufficient evidence regarding range of motion and flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- chondromalacia patella, right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 13, 2020
- Citation
- 20046643
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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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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The appeal for service connection of chondromalacia patella in both knees was dismissed because the veteran did not properly file a claim.
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