The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his left knee disability was denied because he failed to report for a scheduled VA examination without good cause.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not provide good cause for failing to attend the scheduled VA examination, which is required when a claimant is scheduled for an examination in conjunction with a claim for increase.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic arthritis of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2018
- Citation
- 1823229
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Veteran was granted ratings for his left and right knee disabilities, as well as special monthly compensation and TDIU.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's use of his VA-issued left knee brace for his service-connected traumatic arthritis of the left knee is causing wear and tear on his clothing, leading to frequent replacements. The Board has granted a clothing allowance for 2013 based on this issue.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted an effective date of February 10, 2003 for the award of a TDIU on a schedular basis. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to March 20, 2009 is remanded.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for traumatic arthritis of the left knee is denied as there is no evidence of limitation of extension beyond 20 degrees or compensable flexion.
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