The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's left knee and hip disabilities, as the previous examination reports were inadequate for adjudication.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations obtained in October 2021 and May 2022 did not include all necessary information required by Correia v. McDonald (2016) to evaluate the Veteran's disability under the rating criteria, including range of motion measurements during flare-ups and without weight-bearing.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic arthritis of the left knee, Left hip, limitation of rotation of the thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 15, 2022
- Citation
- 22046172
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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
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- Granted
The Veteran's left knee condition is currently rated at 30 percent for limitation of extension and instability, with a separate rating of 20 percent for frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion into the joint from May 17, 2017. The Veteran's left hip condition remains rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's left knee conditions are not entitled to higher ratings as they do not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 30 percent for instability or limitation of extension and flexion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and inextricably intertwined issues of TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right and left knee conditions, as well as his sinusitis. The case is being remanded for further action.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's service-connected knee and back disabilities, as well as his TDIU claim. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.
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