The Board remands the claims for increased ratings for left and right knee plica to ensure compliance with previous remand directives, including obtaining a new VA examination that addresses flare-ups and passive range of motion testing.
The deciding factor: The October 2022 examination was found inadequate as it did not address the Veteran's contentions regarding flare-ups, which is required under Sharp v. Shulkin, 29 Vet. App. 26 (2017).
- Claimed conditions
- left knee plica, right knee plica
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2024
- Citation
- 24032650
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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