Knee decisions — 2019

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for total left knee replacement, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a link between his current disability and an in-service injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence. The issues include knee and shoulder disorders.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability rating and TDIU prior to March 15, 2019 are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's appeal includes a request for an increased rating for his left knee osteoarthritis with limitation of extension, and also questions the propriety of reducing his disability rating from 40 percent to 10 percent effective December 1, 2015. The Board has determined that both issues should be remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for various knee disorders, a left foot disorder, high blood pressure, and a stomach condition. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and no link between any current condition and service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for TBI was denied as he has not been diagnosed with a TBI during the appeal period.,The Veteran’s right knee scar is currently rated as noncompensable under DC 7805, and no higher rating is warranted based on current evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral elbow disability, fractured ribs, residuals of an eye injury, right ear hearing loss, Gulf War Syndrome, and left knee disability. The decision also remanded several issues.

The Veteran's right knee patellar subluxation is granted a 20 percent evaluation, but no greater. The Veteran's right knee contusion with resulting osteochondral defect, tricompartmental arthritis, patella chondromalacia, and patellofemoral joint arthropathy is denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his low back disability and right knee patellofemoral syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a fractured pelvis, bilateral knee disorder, and left buttock muscle injury as there is no evidence to support that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the Veteran's failure to appear for a VA examination and issues with notification of the appointment. The Veteran is also requested to provide complete records from his treatment at VA medical facilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence received since the last final rating decision, indicating a nexus relationship between the Veteran's left knee disability and his service-connected right knee disability. The claim of service connection for a left knee disability is also being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination and additional development is required.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and needs further evaluation of the Veteran's left knee condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The issues include right knee, left knee, low back, right shoulder, psychiatric (depression), post cataract removal right eye disability, and alopecia.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's left knee arthritis with meniscus tear is granted as secondary to his service-connected right ankle and knee disabilities. The ratings for the right knee strain and right ankle disability are granted, but the appeal is denied in part due to proper reduction of ratings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various types of arthritis in multiple joints have been denied. The Board found no current diagnoses or credible evidence linking the Veteran's symptoms to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for other specified depressive disorder is dismissed.,The claim of service connection for residuals of a chemical injury to the eyes, to include corneal ulcers, has been reopened. The effective date prior to September 9, 2015, for the grant of service connection for other specified depressive disorder is denied.