The Board has found that remand is needed for additional development in both the left knee disability and primary vitiligo claims. The Veteran's left knee disabilities include degenerative arthritis with limitation of flexion and extension, as well as instability. For his primary vitiligo claim, a new VA examination and opinion are needed to address whether it is at least as likely as not that the condition was caused by active service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that remand is necessary due to inadequate examinations for both left knee disabilities and primary vitiligo. The Veteran's left knee disabilities include degenerative arthritis with limitation of flexion and extension, as well as instability. For his primary vitiligo claim, a new VA examination and opinion are needed.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee disability, primary vitiligo
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 7, 2022
- Citation
- 22033198
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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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