The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities (patellofemoral pain syndrome with osteoarthritis) and lumbar strain have been evaluated at 10 percent each, but the evidence does not support a higher rating based on current functional impairment. The case is remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s range of motion testing was within normal limits, but he reported pain that limited his ability to perform activities without additional loss due to flare-ups and other factors contributing to disability.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral pain syndrome, osteoarthritis, lumbar strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19106756
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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