The Veteran's right knee disability is remanded for a new VA examination to address his reported symptoms and functional limitations.,The Veteran's left wrist disability is remanded for clarification of whether the current symptoms are related to his service-connected wrist disability, and for further development regarding any separate disabilities.,The Veteran's TBI claim is remanded for an addendum opinion addressing whether he has a current diagnosis of a TBI or residuals thereof, and if so, whether it is at least as likely as not related to in-service injury.
The deciding factor: The VA examination was inadequate due to the Veteran's reports of flare-ups and instability that were not addressed.,It is unclear whether the Veteran has a separate disability affecting his hand or if the symptoms are already considered under the current rating criteria for his wrist disability.,Previous medical opinions, as well as STRs, indicate potential in-service injury but an addendum opinion is needed to reconcile these findings with the Veteran's reports.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Medial Meniscus Tear (Knee Disability), Left Distal Radius Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 5, 2022
- Citation
- 22038123
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