The Veteran's initial disability rating for his right medial meniscus tear status post arthroscopic repair is being remanded due to an inadequate VA examination. The new examination must include testing for pain on active and passive motion, non-weightbearing range of motion, and estimation of additional loss of range of motion during flare-ups.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report did not provide necessary information regarding the Veteran's right knee joint testing and flare-up details, which are required by regulation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Medial Meniscus Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 31, 2020
- Citation
- 20022189
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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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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The Veteran's claim for service connection for a TBI, to include residuals of a TBI, was granted. The case is remanded for further development regarding the right medial meniscus tear and total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board found no medical evidence linking the Veteran's current right knee disability to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.
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