Remanded (sent back)
The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the left knee surgical scar and remanded higher rating claims for the left knee meniscal tear with surgical repair and residuals of patellofemoral syndrome, to include degenerative arthritis, as well as a right ankle degenerative arthritis.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of disabling effects from the left knee surgical scars. Additional medical records are needed to properly assess the severity of the Veteran's other service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee surgical scar, status post left knee meniscal tear with surgical repair and residuals of patellofemoral syndrome, to include degenerative arthritis, right ankle degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25093348
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