The Board has remanded the initial rating claims for right knee degenerative changes and status post left leg compartment release due to insufficient motion loss estimates during flare-ups provided by VA clinicians.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the VA clinicians' responses regarding estimated motion loss in terms of degrees were insufficient, as they did not provide a clear explanation or state whether such inability was due to lack of knowledge among the medical community.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee degenerative changes, status post left leg compartment release
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 1, 2023
- Citation
- 23024968
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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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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's request for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance for TBI residuals. The evidence did not show a need for a higher level of care by a licensed professional.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for left knee, right knee, and right ankle disabilities. The evidence is in approximate balance that these conditions began in service or are related to service.
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