The Veteran's back disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating. The case was remanded for additional development.,Right knee instability and dislocated semilunar cartilage prior to March 26, 2018 are granted with separate ratings of 20 percent each. Right total knee replacement from May 1, 2019 is denied a rating greater than 30 percent. Major depressive disorder is granted a 70 percent rating.,The case was remanded for additional development regarding radiculopathy and the Veteran's right knee issues.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show ankylosis or functional equivalent of ankylosis, which would warrant higher ratings. The Veteran’s range of motion remained within normal limits.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain, depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 4, 2022
- Citation
- 22044486
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Granted
The Veteran's vascular headaches are granted effective August 22, 2011. A TDIU is granted effective February 11, 2015. SMC based on housebound criteria is denied prior to July 14, 2020.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for lumbosacral strain, asthma, melasma and hydradenitis, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression, anxiety, and stress), left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, a left foot disorder, and IBS have been granted. The remaining issues are remanded.
- Granted
The Board has restored the Veteran's 100% rating for depressive disorder, effective August 1, 2020, as the reduction was improper and did not comply with applicable regulations.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection of a lumbosacral strain, resulting in the dismissal of this issue.
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