The Veteran's initial noncompensable rating for his left partial patella tear was increased to 10 percent effective January 20, 2020. The Board has ordered further development due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records.
The deciding factor: The decision is remanded because there are concerns about the current severity of the Veteran's left knee condition and the need for updated medical evidence and an examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Partial Patella Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2022
- Citation
- 22051620
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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).
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