The Board has determined that the issues of service connection for right knee numbness, left knee numbness, calcium deposits in both knees, low back condition, and neck condition are not resolved due to insufficient evidence. These matters have been returned to the RO for further development.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners provided opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral knee disorders but did not provide a clear rationale that addresses the nature and extent of any in-service injury or exposure, as well as the continuity of symptomatology since service. The opinions are therefore inadequate to resolve the issues at hand.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of burns, left hand, tinnitus, right knee numbness, left knee numbness, calcium deposits, right knee, calcium deposits, left knee, low back condition, neck condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 4, 2023
- Citation
- 23042918
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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.
What you can do next
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- Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issues of foot disability and cardiovascular disorder are remanded for additional development.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran experienced tinnitus during his active duty service.
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