The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral knee disorders and bilateral foot disorders are remanded due to the need for new VA examinations. The Veteran's PTSD and respiratory disability increased rating claims are also remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not have a current knee condition or foot condition at his last VA examination, but testified that his ankle disabilities caused him pain in his knees and feet. His service-connected bilateral ankle disabilities were found to aggravate any diagnosed knee disorder and/or foot disorder. The Veteran's PTSD worsened since the last VA examination, as evidenced by his testimony of homicidal ideation while at work.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee disorder, right knee disorder, left foot disorder, right foot disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), respiratory disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 27, 2022
- Citation
- 22055057
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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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