The Veteran's initial service connection claims for right knee tendonitis/tendinosis, left knee tendonitis/tendinosis, left humerus residuals of fracture, and left wrist sprain have been granted. However, the assigned ratings need to be remanded due to inadequate medical examinations conducted in August 2022.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the VA examination reports did not follow the Board's remand directives regarding range of motion testing using a goniometer and consideration of the Veteran's lay statements and testimony regarding his symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Tendonitis/Tendinosis, Left Knee Tendonitis/Tendinosis, Left Humerus Residuals of Fracture, Left Wrist Sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 26, 2023
- Citation
- 23005004
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
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