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Remanded (sent back)

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher ratings for service-connected right and left knee strain due to arthritis and painful motion. The Board will secure updated medical records and arrange for a new VA examination.

The deciding factor: The Board agreed with the Veteran that his arguments regarding an inadequate VA examination were not addressed in previous decisions.

Claimed conditions
right knee strain, left knee strain
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 21, 2025
Citation
25000739

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