The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of chondromalacia patella of the left knee and limitation of extension of the right knee have been denied. The Board has remanded these issues due to new evidence not previously considered.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations provided no additional functional loss beyond what was already established in prior evaluations, and the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia Patella of the Left Knee, Limitation of Extension of Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 21, 2024
- Citation
- A24048713
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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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