Knee decisions — 2018

The Veteran's left knee disability, including his total knee arthroplasty, is remanded for further evaluation. His claim for TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to the need for VA examinations regarding the Veteran's right knee disability and scars.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral knee degenerative joint disease, bilateral eye disability, diabetes mellitus, Type II, peripheral neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. Additional VA treatment records from 1993 to 2000 are needed, as well as VA examinations for the knees and mental health conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus due to his active service.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for chondromalacia of the left knee and right knee with osteoarthritis prior to January 6, 2017, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a bilateral knee condition has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. However, the claim remains denied as there is insufficient medical opinion linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for right knee instability and TDIU due to inadequate examination in August 2016. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to assess his current right knee disability, including range of motion studies.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines have rendered him unable to maintain gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU rating on schedular basis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of a left knee condition and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). The effective date assigned was August 26, 2009.

The claims for service connection for back injury and left hip injury are granted. The remaining issues, including right elbow disability, left knee disability, peripheral nerve damage of bilateral lower extremities, and rating higher than 10 percent for right wrist disability, are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ring or little finger disability, right wrist disability, and obstructive sleep apnea. The increased rating claims for left knee strain and right knee strain were also denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disability, lumbar spine disability, and depression. The case is remanded due to incomplete medical evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability, finding that there is no evidence of any in-service injury or disease related to his current condition.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for right hip, knee, and ankle disabilities due to insufficient evidence. The VA will request additional medical records and obtain an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board has denied service connection for a right ankle disability and remanded the issues of rating left knee, right knee, and right shoulder disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her left and right knee disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of additional functional loss or other conditions warranting a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for heart condition, hernia, left knee disorder, and right leg disorder due to unresolved medical evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a brain aneurysm is dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal.,Service connection for a left knee disability cannot be reopened because no new and material evidence has been submitted to show that the preexisting condition worsened during service.

The Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury, left knee tendonitis, and right ankle sprain are all granted effective from August 24, 2010. The disability ratings for the left knee tendonitis and right ankle sprains have been restored to their original levels.,Service connection is established for bilateral optic neuropathy resulting in blindness without light perception in both eyes. The Veteran is also eligible for SMC at the (l) level due to his need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder were reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection is granted for the lumbar spine disorder.