The Veteran's right knee disability, including a meniscal tear and degenerative arthritis, is rated at 20 percent. The Board finds the VA examination inadequate due to its failure to consider the ameliorative effects of medication on his symptoms.
The deciding factor: The February 2020 VA examiner did not provide an opinion regarding the current severity of the Veteran's right knee condition without considering the ameliorative effect of medication, which is required by law.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee meniscal tear, Degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 5, 2026
- Citation
- A26019718
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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.
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