Knee decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is granted. The Veteran's claim for service connection for right knee disability is denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for left eye disability, to include as due to herbicide agent exposure, is remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues currently on appeal, including service connection and increased rating claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a low back disability and left knee disability due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee and cervical spine disorders have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's right knee disability is granted a separate 10 percent rating for instability, and the issue of an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for osteoarthritis with scars is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left knee disability and low back disability due to the need for further medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for initial evaluations in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected knee disabilities is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. The AOJ must obtain updated treatment records, schedule the Veteran for a VA examination, and readjudicate the issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examinations and the need for additional evidence regarding the severity of the Veteran's right knee disability, including associated instability.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis and remanded the TDIU claim prior to January 22, 2018.

The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for low back disability, right knee disability, or residuals of left broken toe. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and development.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for bilateral knee and hip disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again with new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for mental illness and knee condition is denied because there is no evidence of an additional disability resulting from VA treatment.

The Veteran's claims for chronic right middle finger, left hand, right hand, headache, lumbar spine, and right knee disorders have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or link to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI and bilateral knee disability due to lack of a current diagnosis. The case is remanded for further examination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee condition and individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, but denied his claim for service connection for gastroenteritis.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee strain, low back disorder, and left hip disability. The AOJ must schedule VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions. Additionally, a new examination is needed to assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders as well as hypertension, finding that there is no evidence of a disease or injury in service or until decades after service. The Board also found that these conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical records and providing a new VA examination.

The Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis is not rated higher than the current 10 percent due to lack of limitation of motion or instability.,Service connection for a lower back condition was denied as there is no evidence that it began during service and is not aggravated by a service-connected disability.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed left ankle, right knee, left knee, left hip, right shoulder, left shoulder, thoracolumbar spine with radiculopathy, and cervical spine disabilities based on a finding of in-service onset and credible reports of chronicity.