Knee decisions — 2019

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disability, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus between his current condition and service.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability as there is no current evidence of such a condition and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that it began during or was aggravated by service.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary to assess the Veteran's right knee disability and determine if it warrants a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD and left knee disability have increased in severity since their most recent VA examinations. The Board has ordered additional examinations to determine the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has remanded several issues for early private treatment records, including service connection claims for various conditions. The Veteran's appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder, sleep apnea, degenerative arthritis of the spine with intervertebral disc syndrome and spinal stenosis, left patellofemoral syndrome, left lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve), left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), allergic rhinitis, left palm ganglion cyst excision, herpes simplex, acne vulgaris, and uterine fibroids, have prevented the Veteran from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an incomplete examination and a need for clarification on the Veteran's current bilateral knee disability diagnosis.

The Veteran's left knee and headache disabilities are granted. The Board finds that further development is needed for service connection claims related to neck, shoulder, back, and ankle disabilities, as well as a TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the cases for a new VA examination to assess the current level of severity and functional impairment of the service-connected cervical spine strain and left knee strain disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of his right knee was granted in May 2015 with a 100% evaluation effective March 2, 2015 and a 30% evaluation from May 1, 2016. The Veteran filed a notice of disagreement (NOD) on September 6, 2016, which was not timely as it came more than one year after the May 2015 rating decision.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinnitus has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal request.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a skin disorder, claimed as a wart like growth, has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal request.,A 10 percent rating is granted for the right knee disability, effective from April 26, 2013.,Service connection for a left knee disorder secondary to the service-connected right knee disability is remanded.,Service connection for a lumbar spine disorder secondary to the service-connected right knee disability is remanded.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further evaluation of his left knee, lumbar spine, and cervical spine conditions. Additionally, the TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee instability due to new evidence submitted. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received and a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's left knee condition is secondary to his service-connected bilateral ankle and/or right knee conditions.

Your service character has been upgraded, and this issue is dismissed. Your other claims for disability ratings are still being processed.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional examinations due to inadequate previous evaluations. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for left shoulder strain, right shoulder strain, patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, left ankle strain, and right ankle strain are now before the Board.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran's current right knee disability is related to his service. The decision will be reconsidered after a new examination and medical opinion.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for left knee disability to include chronic knee pain and remanded other issues including cervical pain, colonic polyp/mass, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the November 2017 VA examination is inadequate due to the Veteran's reported pain and remanded for further evaluation of his shoulder and knee disabilities.