The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for his right knee conditions, nor did it establish that he was unable to work due to these conditions alone.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show ankylosis, recurrent subluxation, lateral instability, limitation of flexion or extension beyond certain thresholds, or nonunion/malunion of the tibia and fibula. The Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis was primarily manifested by pain and crepitus.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee medial meniscus tear, Right knee degenerative joint disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 21, 2018
- Citation
- 18113044
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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: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment after his last date of employment on March 30, 2018. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from March 31, 2018.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's right knee disability and its connection to service. The Veteran is requested to provide additional STRs, including a separation examination if available, and a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any right knee disability.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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