The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities are being remanded due to inconsistencies in the examination reports regarding meniscal conditions, instability, and other symptoms. The issues of TDIU are also being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the rating claims.
The deciding factor: The inconsistency in the examination reports regarding the Veteran's meniscal conditions, instability, and other symptoms requires further clarification to determine appropriate ratings for his knee disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Meniscal tear, Arthritis with chondromalacia and instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2023
- Citation
- 23010439
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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
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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee condition is etiologically related to service and grants service connection for this disability.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inconsistencies in the rating decisions and need for further examination to determine the current severity of his left knee disabilities.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the February 2021 VA examination for the right knee disability is inadequate and remanded to obtain a new examination. The Veteran contends he should be awarded a higher rating due to his symptoms, including pain during active and passive range of motion testing.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability, finding that it was incurred during active duty.
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