Knee decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and the identification of new claims. The initial compensable rating for service-connected spot on right lung due to asbestos exposure requires further evaluation, and other issues related to heart disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, stomach disorder, spine and knee problems, and COPD are also raised.

The Board found that the severance of service connection for PVD was proper, and granted an effective date of June 24, 2013, but no earlier, for the grant of service connection for left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy is rated at 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate VA examination opinions and a need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's neck, right shoulder, and right knee conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder injury, back condition, bilateral knee injury, and benign prostatic hypertrophy (claimed as prostate problem).,There is no evidence of any in-service disease, injury, or event that would support the Veteran's claims.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for bilateral knee disability, but denied it. The Veteran's right and left knees were not shown to have had their onset in service or be related to his service.,Service connection was also denied for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

The Veteran is granted entitlement to a TDIU and SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities. The effective dates will be determined by the AOJ.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient examination findings and conflicting opinions regarding the genu varum and bilateral patellofemoral syndrome.

The Veteran's right knee disability is being remanded for further evaluation due to new VA treatment records received after the last decision.

The Board has determined that service connection is granted for right knee patellofemoral syndrome and shin splints, as well as left knee patellofemoral syndrome and shin splints. The Veteran's current conditions are considered to be related to her military service.,Service connection was denied for the Veteran's left wrist disability, low back disability, and sinusitis (also claimed as rhinitis and upper respiratory allergies).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left lower extremity and right knee disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disease or injury during service or within one year after separation. The Board also found that any current osteoarthritis is not causally related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, coronary artery disease, and left knee disability render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's bilateral knee disability and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to comply with the requirements of Correia v. McDonald.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left knee disability and PTSD, as well as his TDIU claim are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for nasal polyps, lungs condition (mass on lung), and syncope has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeals.,Service connection is granted for bladder cancer as it is related to herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to incomplete records and the need for further examinations.

Service connection is granted for hypertension, gastritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Service connection remains denied for a lumbar spine disability and right thigh and knee disability.,The Veteran's current diagnoses of hypertension, gastritis, and GERD are considered to be related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to deficiencies in the March 2018 VA-contracted examiner's opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral knee range of motion. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as there are insufficient details about the Veteran's employment history.

The Board has decided to reopen the claims of service connection for a bilateral knee disability, numbness of the left great toe, and female reproductive system condition. However, these issues are remanded due to insufficient evidence or need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected.,Bilateral hearing loss disability is denied as not service-connected.,Right and left knee disabilities are remanded for further examination and opinion.,Acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, panic disorder, and agoraphobia) is remanded for further examination and opinion.