The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left and right knees are being remanded due to regulatory changes, need for additional examinations, and clarification on whether his 'chronic low back pain' is a separate condition from scoliosis.
The deciding factor: Regulatory changes necessitate re-evaluation of the Veteran's conditions under current rating criteria. Additional examinations are needed to assess the severity of the knee conditions and determine if there is additional limitation of motion due to flare-ups or repetitive use. Clarification on whether 'chronic low back pain' is a separate condition from scoliosis is required.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee, Patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 9, 2022
- Citation
- 22027112
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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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