Knee decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the claims for a disability evaluation in excess of 60 percent for right knee disability, entitlement to TDIU, and SMC based on need of aid and attendance due to an inadequate VA medical examination.

The Veteran's application to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for right knee disability is granted. The Board also remanded the case for a new opinion on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right knee disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate VA examinations and incomplete treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but further examination and evaluation are needed to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

Service connection has been granted for arthritis of the cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, hands, right knee, left knee, migraine headaches, and sinus condition (to include allergic rhinitis).,Prostate cancer has also been granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for pes planus, bilateral knee disorders, diabetes mellitus, and sinusitis due to new and material evidence having been received.

The Veteran's service-connected back and left knee disabilities require the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in its previous decision and needs additional evidence, including psychiatric evaluations. The Veteran's TDIU claim will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus, liver disorder, and a compensable rating for the service-connected acute rheumatic fever with migratory polyarthritis have been dismissed. The claims for service connection for low back pain and chronic kidney condition manifested by hematuria in service were granted as new and material evidence was received. Service connection has been established for right knee disability, left knee disability, lumbar spine disability, and the Veteran is presumed to have a kidney condition due to Camp Lejeune exposure. The remaining claims are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The appeal is remanded to determine if his current left knee disability is related to his in-service injury or aggravated by his back disability.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for a new VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities. The examiner is asked to determine if these conditions are related to service, whether they constitute congenital defects or diseases, and if any additional disability was superimposed during service.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim of service connection for a left knee disorder was granted. The appeal is granted solely on this issue, and the other issues are denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes cavus, diabetes mellitus, and left knee disability. Service connection was granted for the residuals of a brain aneurysm.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is not service-connected due to his willful misconduct during active duty. The other disabilities listed are also denied as they were either caused by or aggravated by the veteran's own actions.

The Veteran is granted an annual VA clothing allowance for the year 2015 due to use of a custom-fit rigid OA unloader right knee brace, as it causes wear and tear on his pants.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a right knee disorder and prostate disorder, but has remanded all issues due to need for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to perform the basic functions of self-care and are as helpless due to his service-connected conditions, necessitating regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's left knee disability has increased in severity since his last VA examination, and he needs to be re-evaluated. His claim for a higher rating is being remanded for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and vertigo.