The Veteran's right knee limitation of extension is rated at 30 percent, and the claim for a higher rating remains pending.,New evidence has been received that may support service connection for left shoulder blade strain and right foot condition. These claims are being remanded to allow for further review.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion in his right knee results in limitation of extension to 20 degrees, which does not warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.,New evidence received may support service connection for left shoulder blade strain and right foot condition. The claims are being remanded to allow for further review.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee meniscal condition, Right knee limitation of extension, Left shoulder blade strain, Right foot condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 31, 2024
- Citation
- A24086921
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's right foot condition, including pain and functional limitation, is related to service. The Veteran's right leg disability did not have an onset in service or manifest within a year of service, nor is it otherwise related to service or a service-connected disability. The Veteran's left leg disability also did not have an onset in service or manifest within a year of service, nor is it otherwise related to service or a service-connected disability.
- 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 remanded the cases for further action due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding medication effects on the Veteran's right knee disability.
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