The Veteran's right knee disability with patellofemoral syndrome is rated at 40 percent from October 20, 2017. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, depression and insomnia) including as secondary to service-connected left knee disability remains remanded. TDIU on a schedular basis prior to October 20, 2017 is also remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability with patellofemoral syndrome has been rated at 40 percent since October 20, 2017 due to limitation of extension. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains unresolved and TDIU on a schedular basis prior to October 20, 2017 is also remanded.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee disability with patellofemoral syndrome, right knee limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 14, 2019
- Citation
- 19146644
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for pes planus (flat feet) and remanded several other issues, including service connection for various disorders and increased ratings for the right knee. The Board granted a 20 percent rating for right knee instability.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied increased ratings for sleep apnea, left ankle scar, painful left ankle scar, acquired psychiatric disability (major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder), left foot metatarsalgia, and right knee limitation of flexion. The Board granted a 20 percent rating for left foot neuropathy and 20 percent rating for right knee limitation of extension.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for left and right knee locking, but remanded evaluations greater than 10 percent for bilateral knee limitation of flexion, limitation of extension, and scars.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance, as her service-connected disabilities did not necessitate regular assistance from another person. The claim for housebound criteria was dismissed as it had already been granted in a previous decision.
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