Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a bilateral knee disability to correct a duty to assist error, requiring an addendum opinion that addresses whether the Veteran's left knee disability clearly and unmistakably pre-existed service and was not aggravated by service, or if it is related to service. The right knee disability will also be addressed.
The deciding factor: The remand is necessary due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral knee disability, as well as to ensure that all relevant evidence is considered in accordance with VA's duty to assist.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25101213
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