The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for left hip strain with bursitis is denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular rating.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee disability is remanded due to inadequate examination.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other criteria under relevant diagnostic codes. The maximum schedular rating has been assigned.,The VA examiner's report was internally inconsistent, specifically regarding the assessment of instability and functional loss in flexion and extension.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip strain with bursitis, right knee strain with meniscal tear, instability, effusion, and shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24038616
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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).
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