Knee decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate examinations and a missing rating decision. The Veteran needs to be examined again for his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for benign prostatic hypertrophy, erectile dysfunction, cataracts, upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathies, fibromyalgia, malaria, and right knee disorder due to incomplete service treatment records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for left and right knee arthralgia were denied as they did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to lumbar spine degenerative disc disease. The claims for hypertension, DM, acquired psychiatric disorder, symptomatic paroxysmal atrial flutter, glaucoma, left and right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, and right knee strain are all remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining additional employment information from the Veteran and scheduling a new VA examination to assess the severity of her left knee disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted TDIU based on this finding.

The Board has granted service connection for osteoarthritis and posttraumatic arthritis of the right ankle, as well as rheumatoid arthritis of the bilateral knees and shoulders. Service connection was denied for osteoarthritis of the left ankle and wrists.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating prior to January 17, 2020 and in excess of 10 percent thereafter for left knee extension.,The Board also denied entitlement to a TDIU prior to October 18, 2012.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and a left knee disorder, finding that there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The Board also found that any current left knee disorder was not caused by service.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to increased ratings for left and right knee disabilities, as well as service connection for PTSD. The remand requires obtaining additional medical opinions regarding functional loss during flare-ups and considering private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right knee, back, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy, headache disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) due to additional development being required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his left arm disability, as well as his claims for a right knee disability and sciatic nerve impairment. The issues include determining whether he is entitled to an increased rating for his left arm limitation of motion, residual of injury, and whether he should be granted TDIU.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for tinnitus, a right foot disorder, and a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee strain due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right and left knee disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between her current conditions and active service.

The Board denied entitlement to higher ratings for the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, finding that the current disability ratings adequately reflect the severity of his symptoms.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional VA medical examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, increased ratings for right and left knee degenerative arthritis, and increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining complete service treatment records and VA treatment records. The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, right knee condition, right ankle sprain, left ankle sprain, right shoulder injury (including pain in the scapular area), right rib cage injury, and head injury are all remanded to obtain addendum opinions regarding their relationship to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.,Specifically, he is seeking service connection for various conditions including left shoulder impairment, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, left knee impairment, right shoulder impairment, sinus condition, headaches, and a peripheral vestibular disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected back and left knee disabilities have aggravated her right knee disability.