The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis is caused or aggravated by his service-connected left knee condition. The VA must seek an additional opinion that considers the impact of obesity on the Veteran's right knee.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the existing opinions did not adequately address the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected left knee condition and his right knee osteoarthritis, including the potential role of obesity as a contributing factor.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee osteoarthritis, left knee arthritis with instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24056916
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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.
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