The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability is being remanded due to the inadequacy of the January 2019 VA examination and the need for further medical evaluation.
The deciding factor: The January 2019 VA examination was not adequate, as it did not provide an accurate diagnosis or address functional impairment. The Veteran's claim must be reconsidered with a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of his left knee disability.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee pain, left PFS (patellofemoral syndrome)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 23, 2024
- Citation
- A24027235
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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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