The Veteran's left knee chondromalacia may have prevented him from working during the review period, and his TDIU rating is inherent in any claim for an increased rating. The Board has remanded the issues due to lack of VA examination records and incomplete employment history.
The deciding factor: The Veteran underwent a knee surgery that worsened his left knee symptoms, but no recent VA examination was conducted to assess current severity.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee chondromalacia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 15, 2024
- Citation
- A24038077
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for left knee chondromalacia with instability, status post total knee replacement was denied. A separate rating of 10 percent for painful left knee scar was granted.
- Whole decision: Denied
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