Knee decisions — 2019

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, left upper extremity, and right lower extremity as secondary to diabetes. The Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of these conditions.,Service connection was also denied for a right knee condition.

The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10% and a separate rating for left knee instability has been granted.,A 20% rating for right knee instability prior to November 28, 2017, and a 60% rating for residuals of right total knee replacement effective January 1, 2019 have been granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disorder, finding that there is no causal relationship between his current condition and military service.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for his left knee degenerative joint disease was denied. A separate rating of 10 percent for instability was granted.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all issues currently on appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's heart disorder. The issues of service connection for his right shoulder, neck, and bilateral knee disorders are also being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The claim for service connection for right knee disability is denied.

The Veteran's right knee disorders are being remanded for further evaluation as his symptoms have increased since the last VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right knee disability as secondary to his left knee disability is granted. The claims for increased evaluation and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 60 percent effective March 1, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right knee condition, initial compensable rating for asthma, and non-service connected pension due to new evidence received since the last final denial. The Veteran's right knee condition is being examined again to determine if it is related to his military service or if it constitutes a functional impairment of earning capacity. His asthma severity is also being evaluated.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia and synovitis, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia and synovitis, shin splint of the lower left extremity, shin splint of the right lower extremity, and chronic sinusitis.,The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and shoulder conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of an examination regarding the Veteran's right knee disability, which may be related to service. The Veteran seeks service connection for her right knee disability and believes it is aggravated by her left knee disability.

The Board has determined that the remand directives were not substantially complied with and thus another remand is warranted. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his knee and wrist conditions due to inadequate examinations and failure to address certain issues.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee chondromalacia, right knee chondromalacia, and chronic mechanical low back syndrome. The remaining issues of service connection for a cardiac disability, bilateral foot disability, left lower extremity vascular disability, PTSD rating in excess of 30 percent, and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right hand disability, lumbar spine disability, left knee disability, major depressive disorder, hypertension, and headache condition are all granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examinations that did not account for flare-ups and their impact on range of motion. A new examination is needed during a flare-up if possible.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for her service-connected fracture right knee, tibial plateau and anterior fibula is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, lumbosacral strain, hearing loss, sleep apnea, insomnia, right foot disorder (pes planus), left foot disorder (pes planus), vision disability, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, migraine headaches, and skin disorder.,The Board found no evidence of a chronic lumbar disorder that began during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.