The Veteran's left knee degenerative joint disease limits flexion to at worst 70 degrees, warranting a 10 percent rating.,Service connection for the low back disability and sinus disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence in some cases.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner did not provide sufficient rationale for their opinions regarding the left knee degenerative joint disease. The Veteran's statements about ongoing symptoms were not adequately addressed.,VA examiners have provided negative opinions on service connection for the low back disability and sinus disability, stating that there is insufficient evidence to support a diagnosis or relationship with service.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Left Knee Degenerative Joint Disease"}, {"condition_name":"Low Back Disability"}, {"condition_name":"Sinus Disability"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20072366
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
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