Knee decisions — 2019

The Board denied service connection for left knee, right knee, and cervical spine disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or disease that resulted in current disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claim is pending as new and material evidence was received.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left leg amputation and left knee disability, have resulted in total occupational impairment. The Board has granted Total Disability Rating due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) based on the severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's left knee disability is related to his service-connected right knee disability. The Veteran claims that his right knee weakness results in an increased burden on his left knee.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal signs or symptoms are found to be due to an undiagnosed illness and have been granted service connection. The right and left knee, foot and ankle disabilities, as well as the ear drum ruptures and back disability remain pending for further examination and determination.

The Board has granted service connection for cystic acne, hypertension, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, and tumor behind left ear. The Veteran's preexisting conditions were aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for further development and examination. The issues include left shoulder disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, left knee disorder, psoriasis, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's initial claim for increased ratings was denied, with the exception of a grant of a 50% evaluation for migraine headaches effective from August 9, 2017. The remaining conditions were not granted higher evaluations.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic lumbosacral strain, right knee disability, left knee disability, and headaches due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected residuals of shrapnel wounds.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, but remanded the issues of service connection for right knee disorder, left knee disorder, right shoulder disorder, and spine disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating based on instability or arthritis.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for a right knee disability, finding that the evidence is in equipoise and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss, left shoulder disability, left knee disability, varicocele, and hernia. The Veteran's nonservice-connected pension claim was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder condition and right knee condition require further development due to a lack of medical examination.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to his military service and he is granted service connection.,There is no evidence of left foot fungus beginning during active service or being related to an in-service injury. The claim for this condition is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's right knee disability is as likely as not due to an injury sustained during active duty, and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including his lumbar spine disability, left knee disability, and PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination due to outstanding VA treatment records, SSA records, and a need for an updated VA examination.