The Veteran's initial disability ratings for degenerative changes of the left shoulder and left knee status post ACL reconstruction have been denied, with the claims being remanded for further development.,Higher ratings are not currently warranted for these conditions based on current evidence.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating for either condition at any pertinent point.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative changes of the left shoulder, Degenerative changes of the left knee (status post ACL reconstruction)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20063715
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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.
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