Knee decisions — 2020

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his left ankle sprain with fracture was denied. For the period from November 24, 2010 to February 5, 2014, he was granted a separate 20 percent rating for right knee meniscus impairment but denied any increase in ratings for other conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for various knee and leg conditions, as well as for service connection for several other conditions, were dismissed because the Veteran did not file a timely substantive appeal.,The Veteran also had claims to reopen denied, but these are not considered in this decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability was reopened and granted. The claim for service connection for a left knee disability was denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to October 15, 2015 is being remanded due to the need for referral to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines, right wrist disability, left wrist disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right rotator cuff disability have also been denied due to the lack of a diagnosed condition during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral knee disabilities, including as secondary to his service-connected back disorder. The case is being returned for further development and examination.

The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 10% for instability and extension limited to 0 degrees, with no flexion limitation. A separate 10% evaluation is granted for limited extension.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed and the Veteran's claims are being remanded for further examination and review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's left knee disability is secondary to her service-connected right knee condition. The VA needs to provide an addendum opinion addressing this issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to a procedural error in deciding the motion for CUE, and it is now up to the AOJ to consider the Veteran's motion.

The Board has decided that the termination of VA compensation benefits for thoracolumbar spine arthritis and right knee degenerative joint disease was proper. The Veteran's claims are being remanded to allow for further review of additional evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of his right knee disability has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee disability and remanded the issue of service connection for an eye disability.,Service connection was denied for right ear hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims for further adjudication due to an inadequate VA medical examination report from April 2009. The Veteran's right knee disability and related issues are being reviewed again with a new retrospective opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further information regarding the Veteran's employment and reasonable accommodation. The initial rating for right knee disability remains denied, as does the separate rating for instability.

The Veteran's bilateral knee patella femoral syndrome and pes planus were evaluated, with the left knee receiving a separate rating for instability. The Veteran's right knee was denied an increased evaluation. Bilateral pes planus received a 10 percent evaluation prior to June 9, 2016, which was subsequently raised to 30 percent.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a bilateral knee disability is remanded due to the lack of a VA examination. The Board finds that the Veteran should be provided another opportunity with proper notice to attend a VA examination.

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

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for left knee and low back disabilities has been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, finding that the date of claim is the later of the two dates and thus the appropriate effective date.