The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for left knee arthroplasty and TDIU were denied. The VA examiner found that the Veteran's left knee disability, following total knee replacement in 2006, did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation based on ankylosis or limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports showed no evidence of ankylosis and normal range of motion with no functional loss due to pain, weakness, excess fatigability, or incoordination.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)), Left knee arthroplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 7, 2011
- Citation
- 1141368
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to obtain a VA examination for the Veteran's service connection claim, and they have ordered an examination with an appropriate clinician to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed acquired psychiatric disorder.
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