Knee decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded both the claim for a higher rating for left knee disability and the TDIU claim due to concerns about the current severity of the Veteran's left knee condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, bilateral knee disabilities, and lumbar spine disability due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder has been reopened. The Board has found that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for a left knee disorder. However, the appeal is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his claims for secondary service connection for right hip, left hip, and low back disorders.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by degenerative arthritis and painful motion, is currently rated at 10 percent under the rating schedule. The Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted as there is no evidence of limitation in range of motion or extension beyond what is already accounted for with the current 10 percent rating.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected back and right knee disabilities due to a lack of recent VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to incomplete examinations, lack of a statement of the case on one claim, and need for new evidence or examination.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination due to issues with the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left ankle and knee conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and the need for additional examinations. The issues include service connection for various conditions, including psychiatric disorders, knee injuries, foot conditions, and hypertension.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including headaches, skin disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, degenerative joint disease of the right hip, and a right knee disability. The remand requires additional development for each issue.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for hypertension and left knee disability. The cases are remanded for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has found that there was not substantial compliance with the November 2017 remand directives and has therefore remanded the case for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and missing records. The Veteran's right knee disability needs further examination, and his shoulder disability may also need additional medical evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic back strain has been denied as the evidence does not show forward flexion greater than 30 degrees or combined range of motion less than 120 degrees.,Service connection for a right knee disorder and left knee disorder, both secondary to a right ankle disability, have also been denied due to lack of diagnosed conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for blurred vision, left knee condition, and right knee condition as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, parasitic bowel disease (now claimed as IBS), and several musculoskeletal issues. The appeals are pending due to insufficient evidence or lack of a nexus between the conditions and service.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development due to new and material evidence having been submitted for service connection of pseudofolliculitis barbae. The left knee disability, hypertension, and other conditions are also being remanded for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including obtaining updated VA examinations and opinions to address the etiology of various conditions. The Veteran's service connection claims are not related to exposure to herbicide agents or the PACT Act.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted as secondary to her service-connected right and left foot disabilities.,The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) claim has been denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his left ankle condition, left knee disorder, and TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for low back pain, right knee disability, and residuals of traumatic brain injury have been denied. The Board found that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the previously denied claim for low back pain. For the other conditions, there is no indication of a direct link between the current disabilities and service.,The Veteran's TBI resulted in persistent tension headaches which were rated non-compensable. The Veteran failed to appear at a scheduled VA examination, leading to denial of his request for an increased rating.