The Veteran's right knee condition, characterized as a meniscal tear and degenerative joint disease, is currently rated at 20 percent for the entire period of appeal. The Board has found that he does not meet criteria for a higher rating based on additional limitation of motion or instability. However, a separate 10 percent rating is granted for right knee instability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms do not warrant a higher schedular rating as his range of motion and functional loss are within the current 20 percent rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Meniscal Tear, Degenerative Joint Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 20, 2018
- Citation
- 18112698
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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.
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: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a VA examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of the Veteran's back disability, including whether it is related to service.
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