Knee decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings due to failure to appear at VA examinations. The examinations will be rescheduled using alternate means, including home visits or fee-based providers.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining private and VA treatment records from his primary care provider and conducting further examinations.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his left knee disability, bilateral eye disability, DDD, and PTSD. The claims are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder, knee, and lumbar spine disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions. The claims are being returned for further examination and consideration.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations for the Veteran's right knee and left breast conditions are inadequate, and thus these matters are being remanded to provide further examination and opinion.

A 10 percent rating is granted for the Veteran's right-hand disability, but no more. The appeal regarding service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, left leg disorder (including radiculopathy), left knee disorder, and left foot disorder remains pending.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, and his evaluation for right knee chondromalacia patella is remanded due to new evidence received since the last decision.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for degenerative joint disease and Osgood-Schlatter disease of the left knee, prior to September 20, 2013, was denied. The Board found that his condition did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other factors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current dental disorder for which VA disability compensation is payable. The low back, left knee, and right knee issues are remanded due to incomplete medical records and need for additional examination.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to inconsistencies in service dates and unobtained private treatment records. VA examinations are also needed to determine if the Veteran's current neck, right knee, and left toe disabilities are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left knee disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's low back and right knee conditions are being evaluated again as they may be related to his service-connected left knee condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disorder, right knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and left knee scar have been remanded by the Board.,No effective date has been established for any of these issues as they are currently pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease, and any current condition is not related to military service.

The Veteran's left knee condition, including meniscal tear, osteoarthritis, and ligament sprain, is not service-connected.,Her lumbar strain does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

Service connection is granted for right ankle tendinopathy and ligamentous instability, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity.,The Veteran's service connection claim for a left knee disorder is remanded due to lack of evidence.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability, entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee patellofemoral syndrome, entitlement to a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU), and entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran’s assertions that his right knee strain, left hip bursitis, or PTSD are related to military service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.