Knee decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for ischemic heart disease was dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for a right knee disability, upper and lower back disability, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded as it has not yet been addressed.

The Veteran's right knee meniscal tear, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, status post arthroscopic surgery is granted with a 10 percent rating for the entire period on appeal. A separate 20 percent rating is granted for his right knee limitation of flexion.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a bilateral knee condition (claimed as chondromalacia) and remanded it for further development.

The Veteran's right knee disability prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment beginning May 8, 2012. The Board granted a TDIU effective that date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and earlier effective dates for his service-connected right knee disabilities due to incomplete examination results. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection decisions were made.

The Veteran's service connection claims for tinnitus, bilateral knee osteoarthritis, and a sleep disorder are granted. The low back disability claim is remanded due to the need for an adequate VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in evaluating evidence and not considering all service-connected disabilities when determining TDIU. The Veteran's PTSD, along with other service-connected conditions, will need further examination.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and examination, including service connection claims for various conditions. The Veteran's claim to reopen his bilateral hearing loss claim is granted.

The Board has remanded the issue of an increased rating for right knee DJD from October 11, 2018 due to lack of relevant medical records. The remaining issues have been addressed and are denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot condition, right hand carpal tunnel syndrome (recharacterized), left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral knee condition, and low back condition due to new and material evidence. The claims are remanded for further development including VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, right ear hearing loss, bilateral knee disability, myopathy type 2 fiber atrophy (claimed as due to chemical exposure), and lumbar spine disability. The decision is final.

The Veteran's right, left knee disabilities, neck disability, back disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression), headaches, and ED have been granted service connection. A rating of 60 percent has also been assigned for the urethral stricture.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability, liver disability, and MRSA have been denied. The claim for service connection for a right knee disability has been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records review regarding his left knee condition and varicose veins.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left knee and bilateral foot disabilities due to inadequate VA examination, and requests a new examination with medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings in excess of 10 percent for right and left knee patellofemoral syndrome has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a left leg disability, right knee and ankle disabilities, bilateral hip disabilities, and a right leg disability. The Veteran's active service is acknowledged, but there is no current evidence of a diagnosed condition related to his service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee arthralgia have been remanded due to new evidence submitted after the September 2016 Supplemental Statement of the Case. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and right hearing loss disability due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.