The Veteran's initial and increased ratings for left knee degenerative joint disease and right knee degenerative arthritis have been denied. The Board found that the criteria for an increased rating were not met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes, particularly due to the impact of his service-connected amputation on his right knee disability.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee degenerative joint disease (left knee disability), right knee degenerative arthritis (right knee disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 18, 2022
- Citation
- 22015734
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to correct the pre-decisional duty to assist error and obtain an adequate VA examination for the Veteran's left knee disability.
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