Knee decisions — 2021

The Veteran's neck disability is being remanded for additional examination and opinion. His right knee, hip, and thigh disabilities are also being remanded for additional examinations to determine their current severity. The Veteran's lumbar spine DDD L5-S1 with limited motion and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity claims are also being remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for osteoarthritis of the left and right knees due to inadequate examination reports. The case is now pending again with the Board.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to missing records and need for further medical opinions.

Your claims of service connection for right knee, right ankle, and neck disabilities have been granted. However, as these conditions are now fully compensated, the Board is dismissing your appeal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran's claims for knee disabilities and PTSD are remanded to allow for a complete record to be reviewed, including a new examination for the knees. The psychiatric claim is also remanded as there is no current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development regarding service connection for left hip and knee disorders, as there is ambiguity in the documentation related to the bases where the Veteran was treated during his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for an addendum opinion considering the Veteran's combat experiences. The claim will be reconsidered with these considerations in mind.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete service treatment records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's neck disorder is rated at 30 percent, which is the highest schedular rating available for limitation of motion of the cervical spine.,Both knees are currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals from a head injury, headache disorder, lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, bilateral shoulder disorder, and bilateral knee disorder. The evidence does not support finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a left leg disability secondary to the Veteran's service-connected residuals of right tibia-fibula fracture. The case is remanded for further development regarding the rating and TDIU claims.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a right knee disability due to insufficient evidence and an incomplete examination. The Veteran is required to attend another VA examination to determine if her current right knee condition is related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation for the entire period on appeal, and TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his low back disability and right knee degenerative joint disease, have significantly impaired him from obtaining and maintaining any form of gainful employment consistent with his prior education and experience. The Board has determined that a TDIU is warranted for the period from November 23, 2004 to March 6, 2008.

The Board has found that a remand is required to ensure VA has met its duty to assist in obtaining all relevant records and to provide the Veteran with appropriate examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee conditions have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis with ACL sprain was granted a 40% rating from January 23, 2014 to November 5, 2020. Effective August 22, 2012, the Veteran is considered permanently and totally disabled due to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for left knee chondromalacia with degenerative joint disease, as well as separate ratings for limitation of extension and instability, was denied. The current rating of 10% is maintained.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 10 percent prior to October 26, 2019, and 20 percent thereafter. The knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent.,Both conditions are being remanded for further development.