The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his right knee meniscal tear with muscle atrophy.,For the left thumb, the Veteran seeks an increased rating. The current 10 percent rating already contemplates any functional impairment related to pain and weakness.,Service connection has been granted for epidermal inclusion cysts. These were initially diagnosed during service and have persisted since then.,The Veteran's claims for Achilles tendonitis of both ankles are denied as there is no evidence of current disability.
The deciding factor: Further development is needed to determine the extent of the right knee meniscal tear with muscle atrophy, including any potential aggravation by other service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's left thumb strain does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there is no gap between the thumb pad and fingers or unfavorable ankylosis.,Service connection has been established based on continuity of symptomatology since service. The current evidence shows that the cysts were initially diagnosed during service and have persisted.,There is no current diagnosis of Achilles tendonitis for either ankle, as post-service records do not show any such condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic strain of left thumb, Limitation of motion of left fourth finger, Epidermal inclusion cysts, Achilles tendonitis, left ankle and right ankle
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19126929
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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
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