Knee decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a right knee disorder are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's headache disorder, loss of the sense of smell, bilateral knee disability and respiratory disability are all granted as service-connected due to exposure to jet fuel. However, his claims for a respiratory condition and bilateral knee arthritis are denied.

The Board dismissed all the issues related to the Veteran's varicose veins, arthritis of both knees, and atrial fibrillation as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including uric acid nephropathy and gout, prevented him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a TDIU based on the combined rating of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a right knee disorder, low back disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to procedural issues. The Veteran's claim of TDIU is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a left knee disability, which was secondary to a service-connected right little toe fracture, has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, rating for low back disability greater than 20%, and rating for left knee instability greater than 10%. The Veteran's representative argued that if the Board is unable to grant these claims, then they should be remanded for current examinations and outside medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder, left knee strain, right knee osteoarthritis, and cervical degenerative disc disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee condition was denied because there is no evidence that the current left knee disability is related to service.,Service connection for sinusitis and hypertension were also denied as there is not enough evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbar spine disability and left knee strain, as well as his claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The issues are being remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected left knee disability, including any flare-ups and functional loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left shoulder, elbow, and knee disorders as well as his migraine headache claim due to potential outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for recurrent microscopic hematuria, urethritis, left knee ACL ligament tear and arthritis, sleep apnea, and acquired psychiatric disability (including major depressive disorder and PTSD) have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's service connection claim for right ear hearing loss was denied as he does not have a current disability.,The Veteran's left knee disability was also denied, with the Board finding that his flexion and extension were within normal limits.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection are not supported by current medical evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a left elbow disability, right knee disability (secondary to the service-connected left knee disability), and a general neurological disorder.,The Veteran's claims were not supported by medical evidence linking her current conditions to her military service.

A rating of 10 percent, but no higher, for left knee ACL tear and arthroscopic surgery repair with scarring osteoarthritis is granted.,A rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis is denied.,The Veteran's claim for residuals from a fractured tibia during active duty is remanded due to incomplete information.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including neck, right knee, right foot, right wrist, left wrist, right elbow, right hip, and right shoulder conditions. The decision is based on a lack of a VA examination to address the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further evaluation and determination of the merits of various service connection claims.