The Board has decided that the Veteran's right knee disability should be remanded for a new VA examination to assess current symptoms and severity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported worsening pain and decreased flexion since his last VA examination in April 2017, necessitating a new evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- internal derangement of the right knee, status post meniscectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20067027
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding no evidence of a more severe disability than that already rated.
- Remanded (sent back)
The case is remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's knee conditions.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
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