The Veteran's left knee disorder, specifically a meniscal tear and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability.,The Veteran’s hypertension was also rated at 10 percent. The VA examiner noted that the Veteran required continuous medication for control and his diastolic blood pressure was predominantly in the 70s, which does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support higher ratings based on more severe symptoms or functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Left Knee Meniscal Tear and Anterior Cruciate Tear"}, {"condition_name":"Varicose Veins of the Left Leg"}, {"condition_name":"Hypertension"}, {"condition_name":"Scar, Left Knee Status Post-Surgery"}, {"condition_name":"Scar, Right Leg Status Post-Surgery"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19128069
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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