The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination regarding his right knee, as he testified that he could not perform the required squats at the previous examination and there are indications of worsening since then.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has provided testimony indicating that he was unable to perform the required squats during the prior examination, which may have affected the accuracy of the findings. Additionally, there is evidence suggesting a worsening in his right knee condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Internal derangement of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 4, 2011
- Citation
- 1113132
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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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The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for major depressive disorder were denied. The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for internal derangement of the right knee prior to April 15, 2011 and in excess of 20 percent thereafter was also denied.
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- Denied
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