The Veteran's bilateral knee arthritis is rated based on limitation of motion, with a maximum rating of 10 percent for each knee. The Veteran was granted separate 10 percent ratings for left and right knee instability.,Service connection for GERD and erectile dysfunction is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show limitation of motion more nearly approximating flexion limited to 30 degrees, which would warrant a higher rating. The Veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for moderate instability in either knee.,Service connection requires an etiological link between service and the condition. The medical opinion is needed to determine if GERD had its onset during service or is otherwise related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee osteoarthritis, right knee osteoarthritis, left knee instability, right knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2024
- Citation
- A24015022
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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.
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