The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for left knee ACL tear and TDIU are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.
The deciding factor: There were procedural issues with the examination of the Veteran's left knee disability, necessitating further evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 12, 2026
- Citation
- A26022755
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his left knee disability is being remanded to obtain clarification on the specific diagnostic codes and functional impairments related to his condition.
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