The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to August 16, 2019, for chondromalacia with osteochondral lesion involving the medial femoral condyle, superimposed upon severe osteoarthritis (a right knee disability) with limitation of flexion and a compensable rating prior to that date for a right knee disability with limitation of extension.
The deciding factor: The Board finds an additional remand is necessary in order to substantially comply with the July 2022 Board remand directives due to inadequate opinions regarding functional limitations during flare-ups and whether the Veteran's estimated functional loss was consistent with ankylosis or its functional equivalent.
- Claimed conditions
- chondromalacia with osteochondral lesion involving the medial femoral condyle, superimposed upon severe osteoarthritis (a right knee disability) with limitation of flexion, right knee disability with limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2023
- Citation
- 23001288
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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