The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including back, shoulder, knee, and foot disabilities, as well as PTSD and depression. The VA is instructed to obtain additional medical records, particularly from his military service, and to schedule examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his time in service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's service treatment records were not part of the claims file and ordered them to be obtained. Additionally, they noted that VA medical records since September 2019 are missing and instructed to obtain updated records. The Board also requested examinations for the claimed conditions to determine their relationship with service.
- Claimed conditions
- back, right shoulder, left shoulder, right knee, left knee, right foot, left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22045875
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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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran is granted an effective date of December 10, 2015 for total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA). The decision also grants earlier effective dates for these benefits.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection regarding his left knee, right knee condition, and coronary artery disease require further examination and medical opinion due to a lack of a VA examination in connection with these claims.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's left ankle disability is granted service connection, and he receives a 10% rating for his right and left knee disabilities based on limitation of motion. Separate 20% ratings are assigned for instability in both knees.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
Your appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, and thus it is dismissed.
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