The Veteran's right knee disability, including his status post medial meniscectomy and degenerative joint disease, was evaluated at various levels prior to April 9, 2019. The Board found no basis for an increased rating based on instability or additional functional loss due to pain. However, the claim is remanded as new evidence suggests a need for further examination of the Veteran's right knee condition.
The deciding factor: The October 2020 VA examination indicated that the Veteran’s reported hypersensitivity and nerve pain may not be consistent with physical therapy reports or vascular ultrasound findings, necessitating further evaluation to determine the cause of these symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Medial Meniscectomy, Degenerative Joint Disease of Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 12, 2021
- Citation
- 21014375
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee condition is rated at 20 percent disabling, effective August 31, 2022.,The Veteran's scars are currently rated at 20 percent disabling, also effective August 31, 2022.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee condition, finding that it is secondary to her service-connected left knee disability. The evidence shows that the Veteran injured both knees in 1999 and continued to experience pain despite treatment.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted with a disability rating of 70 percent, effective October 17, 2017. Service connection for Degenerative Joint Disease of Right Knee and Left Knee is also granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's increased evaluation claims related to his service-connected right and left knee disabilities, right shoulder disability, sinusitis, and lumbar spine disability. The claims are being remanded for further examination and consideration.
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