The Board has remanded the claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and knee strain, prior to November 27, 2018, based on limitation of extension; a rating in excess of 40 percent for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and knee strain, as of November 27, 2018, based on limitation of extension; and entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee instability as of April 17, 2015.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the prior VA examinations did not allow for proper assessment of the severity and manifestations of the service-connected right knee disabilities throughout the period on appeal. Therefore, remand is required to obtain an adequate and complete VA examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, Right knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2024
- Citation
- 24008602
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including limitation of extension and flexion, instability, and meniscus condition, is now rated at 20 percent effective March 7, 2020.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including limitation of extension and flexion, instability, and meniscus condition, is now rated at 20 percent effective March 7, 2020.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the aggravation of a preexisting right knee condition during service. The Veteran's right knee condition was noted prior to service, and the VA examiner concluded it did not worsen beyond its natural progression.
- Granted
The Board has granted effective dates of June 17, 2010 for service connection and separate ratings for right knee instability and left knee instability.
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