The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for his left knee total knee replacement, a separate disability rating for instability, and service connection for chest pain (costochondritis). The case is being returned to the AOJ for further consideration.
The deciding factor: The Board found that additional evidence was needed and remanded the claims due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the severity of the Veteran's left knee disability and the nature and etiology of his chest pain.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee total knee replacement, chronic left knee strain with degenerative joint disease, left knee collateral ligament strain, instability, chest pain (costochondritis)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 31, 2020
- Citation
- 20057398
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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: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to evidentiary deficiencies and procedural issues, including failure of the Veteran to appear for a VA examination. The claim will be reconsidered with updated medical evidence and further evaluation.
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