Knee decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including testing of the left knee range of motion and a determination on his TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete opinions and need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination and the obtaining of additional medical records. The issues on appeal are related to service connection for various foot, knee, hip, and back disabilities.

The Veteran's DJD of the left and right knees, as well as his patellar dislocation of the right knee, are each rated at 10 percent. Separate 10 percent ratings for instability/subluxation of both knees have also been granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for right and left knee disabilities due to additional development being required.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records, specifically related to his service-connected right and left total knee replacements. The goal is to ensure that the record contains evidence of the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including whether they are related to service. The case will be returned for further action.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including left shoulder, thoracolumbar spine, cervical spine, bilateral upper and lower extremities, hip, leg/knee, right ankle, and foot disorders. The decision was based on the lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has found that additional development is necessary before the claim on appeal can be considered, and has ordered a remand for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is service-connected, as there is at least a 50% likelihood it was caused by his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and missing documents. The case will be reconsidered based on the updated evidence.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to active service.,The Veteran's preexisting lumbar spine disorder was not aggravated by active duty service. The cervical, knee, hip, stomach, headache, and right shoulder disorders were not shown in service or for many years thereafter.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left knee arthritis is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, and multiple musculoskeletal conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since November 6, 2013. Additionally, his need for aid and attendance of another person due to his physical limitations has been established.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee, left hip, and right ankle disabilities are related to his active service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's right knee disability, post-total knee replacement, is rated at 60 percent effective March 31, 2015. The left knee disability is rated at 20 percent since March 31, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee instability and limitation of motion are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran's bilateral knee patellofemoral pain syndrome is found to have its onset in service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right hand, shoulder, hip, and knee disabilities due to incomplete development in the August and September 2017 VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss with serous otomastoiditis and a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee arthritis have been denied.,A separate 10 percent rating has been granted for right knee instability.