Knee decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development, including obtaining Worker's Compensation records and adjudicating the service connection issue.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's knee strain is related to her military service, specifically physical training during reserve drills.

Compensation for bladder cancer is denied. Service connection for cervical spine, right wrist, and right ankle disorders is granted.

The Board has determined that further medical examination and opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's current back and left knee disabilities are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence received, but did not specify any outcome or rating assigned.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to inadequate reasons or bases in prior decisions, and because of outstanding VA treatment records and SSA disability benefits records. The Veteran is also seeking a TDIU based on his unemployment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted TDIU based on this finding.

The Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities and hallux valgus have rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment, meeting the criteria for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to inadequate previous examinations.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran's preexisting pes planus did not worsen during active duty.,Service connection was also denied for back disability and bilateral knee disability, as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to service or a service-connected condition. Headache disability was also denied.

The Veteran's left knee DJD status post meniscectomy is related to service and the claim for this condition has been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected right knee osteoarthritis, thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease and strain with scoliosis, left knee strain, left ankle osteoarthritis, and right ankle bursitis are all remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for low back, sciatica, right hip, left hip, right knee, and left knee conditions due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between the current disabilities and in-service activities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and increased ratings for various knee, shoulder, and back conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck, lumbar spine, right hip, left knee, right knee, left hip, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities. The claims are also remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for ulcers, left knee condition, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, left wrist condition, and migraines due to new and material evidence. The claims are remanded for further development including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and requests for a new examination to address causation and aggravation of the Veteran's right knee condition by his service-connected left knee condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for left knee arthritis, left intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma, facial scars due to parotidectomy, basal cell carcinoma excision scar left cheek, and basal cell carcinoma excision scar left lower eye lid as a result of exposure to ionizing radiation. The issues are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral degenerative joint disease of the knees should be remanded due to a lack of adequate information and consideration of his in-service knee pain.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for a respiratory disorder and remanded other issues including service connection for bleeding ulcers, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder.