Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee internal derangement with patellofemoral pain, limited flexion, and arthritis due to the need for additional evidence.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners declined to provide retrospective opinions as they were not present during prior examinations and would not speculate on someone else's work. The Board finds that there has not been substantial compliance with the remand directives and a new examination is necessary.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee internal derangement with patellofemoral pain, limited flexion, and arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2025
- Citation
- 25014495
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