The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records, an examination of his lumbar spine disability, a new examination of his left knee condition, and an addendum opinion regarding his acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder will also be remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran has submitted new and material evidence to reopen his claim for service connection for a left knee condition. However, the claims for increased rating of lumbar spine disability, service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, and acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 20, 2022
- Citation
- 22002855
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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
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- Remanded (sent back)
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