The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for left knee meniscal tear was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating.,Separate ratings of 10 percent were granted for left knee flexion and instability, with no higher ratings being warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's meniscal tear was not manifested by frequent episodes of locking or effusion in the joint. The evidence showed painful motion but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5258.,For left knee flexion, the evidence showed some decrease in ROM with normal extension, resulting in a minimum separate disability rating of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5260.,The Veteran's right shoulder rotator cuff tear was already awarded the maximum 40 percent rating for the entire period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Meniscal Tear, Right Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 17, 2022
- Citation
- 22046741
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What this means for you
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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: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on several conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals.,The Board has not assigned a specific rating or effective date as the claims are being remanded.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The reduction of the disability rating for headaches from 50% to 30% is not proper and is void ab initio. Effective dates are denied for various service connection claims.,Multiple issues related to initial disability ratings, effective dates, and earlier effective dates for higher ratings are remanded.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his right shoulder disability and scar was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other criteria.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal of a proposal to reduce the disability rating for right shoulder rotator cuff tear because it was not within the Board's jurisdiction to adjudicate such a non-final decision.
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