The Veteran's service-connected right hip tendonitis is currently rated at 10 percent prior to November 8, 2019, and at 20 percent thereafter. The Board found the evidence did not support a higher rating for this condition.,For his service-connected right knee retropatellar pain syndrome and left knee retropatellar pain syndrome, the Veteran is currently rated at 10 percent each. The Board determined that these disabilities are not more disabling than their current ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's service-connected right hip tendonitis was more disabling than a 20 percent rating prior to November 8, 2019, and at or above a 20 percent rating thereafter.,The evidence showed that the Veteran’s service-connected right knee retropatellar pain syndrome and left knee retropatellar pain syndrome were not more disabling than their current ratings of 10 percent each.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Tendonitis, Right Knee Retropatellar Pain Syndrome, Left Knee Retropatellar Pain Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 31, 2020
- Citation
- 20051131
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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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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's rating reductions for right shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis, right hip tendonitis, right hip tendonitis with limitation of extension, left hip tendonitis with limitation of abduction, and left hip tendonitis with limitation of extension and atrophy of the thigh were found to be improper. The ratings have been restored.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the reduction of disability ratings for right and left knee retropatellar pain syndrome was not proper, and has ordered remand to obtain additional evidence and a new examination.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's combined disability rating reached 100% as of July 2009, meeting the criteria for a TDIU effective from that date. The Board also granted SMC based on his service-connected disabilities starting January 24, 2017.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection claims for various conditions.
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