The Veteran's right knee disability, previously evaluated as degenerative joint disease, is currently rated at 20% since November 7, 2017. The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a higher rating for this condition.,The Veteran's left knee disability, status post total left knee arthroplasty, is currently rated at 30% since February 1, 2018. The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a higher rating for this condition.,The Veteran's residual scar from his left knee surgery is currently rated as noncompensable.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right knee disability was manifested by extension limited to 15 degrees, which warrants no more than a 20% rating under Diagnostic Code 5261 for limitation of extension. The evidence does not show that the Veteran's range of motion is so severely limited as to warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran’s left knee disability was manifested by intermediate degrees of residual weakness and pain, which were rated by analogy to Diagnostic Codes 5260 (limitation of flexion) and 5261 (limitation of extension). The evidence does not show that the Veteran's range of motion is so severely limited as to warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran’s residual scar from his left knee surgery did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7805.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Limitation of Extension, Left Knee Total Arthroplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 18, 2020
- Citation
- 20041617
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for increased ratings for various knee disabilities and entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) due to the need for regular aid and attendance. The Veteran needs additional VA examinations to determine the severity of her service-connected knee disabilities, including whether she requires assistance with daily activities.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted separate ratings of 10 percent for right knee instability and limitation of extension, finding that the Veteran's symptoms do not require a prescription from a medical provider for a brace or cane.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right ankle and knee disabilities have been granted increased ratings, with the highest rating of 50% for right knee limitation of extension from September 1, 2023 to June 24, 2024. Other issues related to instability and locking have also been addressed.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals as untimely, and denied any extension of time to file an appeal.
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