The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 100 percent for depressive disorder is denied as the maximum schedular rating has been achieved.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 15, 2014 for TDIU is denied due to lack of new and material evidence within one year of the October 2010 denial.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee arthritis and left knee instability are remanded as additional examination is needed to assess range of motion in weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing conditions.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left knee instability is remanded as additional examination is needed to assess range of motion in weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing conditions.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for right knee arthritis is remanded as additional examination is needed to assess range of motion in weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing conditions.
The deciding factor: The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations to properly assess the severity of the Veteran's knee disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressive Disorder, Left Knee Arthritis, Left Knee Instability, Right Knee Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 7, 2022
- Citation
- 22033165
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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
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating prior to August 12, 2013 was denied as his right knee disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5003.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating from April 1, 2016 was denied as he is already receiving the maximum allowable disability rating of 60 percent for total right knee replacement.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities have been rated and denied for increased ratings, with some conditions receiving specific disability ratings. The Veteran is granted a 60% rating for her total right knee replacement from September 4, 2015 onwards, but the other claims are denied.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed as the claim was granted and effective from February 22, 2023.
- Granted
The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, specifically depressive disorder, is rated at 70 percent effective from August 3, 2021. The claim for a higher rating remains denied.
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