The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his post-operative residuals of left total knee replacement is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the current evidence was insufficient to determine the severity of the Veteran's condition and required further development to ensure all relevant medical information was considered.
- Claimed conditions
- post-operative residuals of left total knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20060775
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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
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