The Veteran's right knee meniscus disability is rated at 20 percent, and the Board has granted a separate compensable rating for episodes of joint pain and effusion. However, further development is needed to determine if higher ratings are warranted under other diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s right knee disability includes frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion due to semilunar cartilage condition, which meets the criteria for a 20 percent rating under DC 5258.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee meniscus disability, Right knee arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 31, 2018
- Citation
- 18122533
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's right leg/knee condition is related to service, including a preexisting condition. The Veteran provided testimony and new medical records that may be relevant.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as she withdrew her appeal prior to the Board making a decision.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, right knee arthritis, and left knee arthritis. The claims for PTSD and radiculopathy are remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the severity of the Veteran's right knee conditions, specifically regarding the ameliorative effects of medications used for pain management. The case is being remanded to obtain a VA medical opinion addressing these issues.
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