Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the veteran's appeal for an increased rating due to insufficient examination of the right knee.
The deciding factor: A new examination is required because the May 2024 exam suggested worsening of the right knee condition.
- Claimed conditions
- status post meniscus tear and anterior cruciate ligament repair of the right knee with RPPS with limitation in extension, status post meniscus tear and anterior cruciate ligament repair of the right knee with RPPS with limitation in flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2025
- Citation
- 25001181
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