The Board has denied an increased disability rating for left knee strain with iliotibial band syndrome, and the case is remanded for further examination of right knee pain.,The appellant's current right knee condition may be related to his in-service diagnosis of bilateral iliotibial band syndrome.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no current diagnosable right knee disability but noted that the appellant experiences pain in the knees, including during flare-ups. The Board cannot rely on this examination as it did not address the appellant's diagnosed right knee condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Strain with Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Right Knee Pain
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 3, 2024
- Citation
- A24051819
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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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