The Veteran's left knee disability, including instability and limitation of flexion, has not met the criteria for a higher rating. The case is remanded to further develop evidence.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show sufficient instability or additional functional loss during flare-ups or repetitive use over time to warrant a higher rating under DCs applicable to knee disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Injury, Medial Meniscectomy Residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2019
- Citation
- 19175719
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.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal of his depressive disorder claim was dismissed due to withdrawal. The left knee injury claim has been reopened, but the issue remains remanded for additional development and examination.
- Granted
The veteran's residuals of a left knee injury are currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 5260 for limitation of flexion. The current evaluation does not meet the criteria for higher evaluations based on additional functional impairment or distinct disabilities resulting from the same injury.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying stressors claimed by the veteran.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran's current left knee disability is not related to his military service and has denied his claim for service connection.
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