Entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee chondromalacia patella and left knee instability is remanded.,The Veteran's claims are currently under review, with the decision on these issues being deferred until all necessary records have been obtained.
The deciding factor: The current ratings do not account for the use of assistive devices by the Veteran due to his knee conditions. Clarification is needed regarding whether these devices are medically prescribed.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee arthritis, left knee meniscus disability, right knee chondromalacia patella, left knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 2, 2021
- Citation
- 21011863
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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
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The issues related to service connection for various conditions and disability ratings.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection were dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran withdrew his appeal as to the issues of entitlement to increased disability ratings for left foot metatarsalgia, tinnitus, left wrist disability, right foot plantar warts, and for service connection for right foot plantar warts at a September 2024 hearing. Service connection was granted for migraines.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU rating.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding the service connection for left and right knee arthritis, thus the appeal is dismissed.
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