Citation Nr: 18150985 Decision Date: 11/19/18 Archive Date: 11/16/18 DOCKET NO. 16-09 947 DATE: November 19, 2018 REMANDED The claim for entitlement to service connection for a low back disability is remanded. The claim for entitlement to service connection for a bilateral hip disability is remanded. The claim for entitlement to service connection for a bilateral knee disability is remanded. The claim for entitlement to service connection for psoriasis is remanded. The claim for entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches is remanded.   REASONS FOR REMAND 1. Entitlement to service connection for a low back disability. 2. Entitlement to service connection for a bilateral hip disability. 3. Entitlement to service connection for a bilateral knee disability. 4. Entitlement to service connection for psoriasis. 5. Entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches. A review of the claims file shows that new evidence in the form of over 300 pages of VA treatment records have been added since the Veteran was provided with his Statement of the Case in February 2016. Preliminary review of these records shows they include treatment for the Veteran’s claimed disabilities and are therefore potentially relevant to his appeals. The agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) has not had an opportunity for initial review of this evidence, and a Supplemental Statement of the Case has never been issued. On September 13, 2018, the Board contacted the Veteran by letter and asked whether he wished to waive initial consideration of this evidence by the AOJ. He was notified that he had 45 days in which to reply. He was also informed that if he did not reply by the end of the 45-day period, it would be assumed he did not want the Board to consider his appeal at this time, and the matter would be remanded to the AOJ for initial consideration of the new evidence. More than 45 days have now passed, and the record does not reflect that the Veteran replied.   Therefore, the matters are REMANDED for the following action: Readjudicate the issues on appeal. If the benefits sought are not granted to the Veteran’s satisfaction, send the Veteran a Supplemental Statement of the Case and provide an opportunity to respond. If necessary, return the case to the Board for further appellate review. Paul Sorisio Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans’ Appeals ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD J. L. Prichard, Counsel