The Board has granted separate 10 percent ratings for instability and limitation of extension in each knee, but the RO failed to substantially comply with remand directives regarding flare-ups. The Veteran's claim is REMANDED for a VA examination to address additional functional loss during flare-ups.
The deciding factor: The RO did not provide an adequate assessment of the Veteran's flare-ups as required by the Board's previous remand directive, which could affect the determination of his disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Knee Disabilities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 29, 2024
- Citation
- 24009949
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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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