The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's service-connected knee and back disabilities, as well as his TDIU claim. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration of the evidence.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient information in the current record to make a determination on the increased rating claims and TDIU claim, necessitating additional examinations and development.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease at L4-5 with spondylolisthesis at L5-S1, Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), Left knee instability, Posttraumatic arthritis of the left knee, Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) insufficiency of the right knee, status-post meniscectomy, Posttraumatic arthritis of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20080154
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.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), and foraminal stenosis based on a finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.
- Partly granted
The Board denied ratings in excess of 10 percent for left and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome but granted a separate 10 percent rating for left knee instability. The claim for service connection for a back disorder was remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for left and right knee instability and limitation of flexion due to an inadequate VA examination.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 40 percent rating for degenerative disc disease (DDD) with degenerative arthritis and retrolisthesis from February 16, 2021. Other claims were denied.
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