Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a higher rating for right knee strain to ensure that the estimated range of motion provided for repeated use over time and during flare-ups is sufficient for rating purposes.
The deciding factor: The ranges of motion listed in the August 2024 VA examination are inconsistent with the Veteran's lay statements, necessitating an additional examination for clarification.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee strain, right knee meniscal tear, right knee joint osteoarthritis, chondromalacia patella
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25110518
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