The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for a right medial meniscus tear is denied.,A 10% rating, but no higher, is granted for the Veteran's right knee flexion disability. The skin and right hand growth claims are denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen them.
The deciding factor: The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes due to his range of motion limitations.,VA treatment records do not support the presence of a current respiratory disability, and previous examinations found no past or present respiratory issues.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Medial Meniscus Tear, Skin Disability (claimed), Right Hand Growth (claimed)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 9, 2023
- Citation
- 23060418
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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: Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a TBI, to include residuals of a TBI, was granted. The case is remanded for further development regarding the right medial meniscus tear and total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's initial disability rating for his right medial meniscus tear status post arthroscopic repair is being remanded due to an inadequate VA examination. The new examination must include testing for pain on active and passive motion, non-weightbearing range of motion, and estimation of additional loss of range of motion during flare-ups.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board found no medical evidence linking the Veteran's current right knee disability to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.
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