The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for patellofemoral pain syndrome of both knees, lumbar disc herniation, radiculopathy of the upper extremities, and insomnia. The claims are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development.
The deciding factor: The Board found that additional evidence had been submitted since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC), including VA treatment records and private treatment records related to the Veteran's disabilities, which were not considered in the previous decision. The AOJ is required to review this new evidence and issue a new SSOC.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee, lumbar disc herniation, rheumatoid arthritis (claimed as radiculopathy, right upper extremity), rheumatoid arthritis (claimed as radiculopathy, left upper extremity), insomnia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 26, 2023
- Citation
- 23040689
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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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- Granted
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- Dismissed
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