Knee decisions — 2022

The Veteran's request for a higher rating for his left knee disability is denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of entitlement to TDIU due to additional development being necessary.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings of left foot disability and scar, right scalp, above temple was dismissed. The Board granted service connection for bilateral elbow disabilities (left and right elbows) and bilateral knee disabilities (left and right knees).

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to the lack of evidence showing a current disability. The Veteran's low back, upper extremity neuropathy, ankle, knee, and lower leg disabilities are remanded for further examination.

The Board has decided that service connection for headaches and a right knee condition is denied. The case will be remanded to obtain additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's employment status and disability limitations during a specific period.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability due to lack of evidence of current disability.,The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right hand, left hand, right knee, left knee, right ankle, and left ankle disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and clarification of the Veteran's left knee disorder, including whether it is related to service or aggravated by a pre-existing condition.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he withdrew his Substantive Appeal with respect to all issues listed on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities have been reopened, but the Board has denied both claims due to a lack of evidence showing in-service injury or disease.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for right knee disability as secondary to his service-connected right ankle disability, finding that the fall and resulting injury to the right knee was a result of the Veteran's vertigo rather than the service-connected right ankle giving way.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or continuity of symptomatology post-service. The Board also found that any current bilateral knee osteoarthritis is more likely due to his civilian occupations as a painter and pressman.

The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 20 percent for instability since November 4, 2011. The rating was granted as he meets the criteria for moderate recurrent subluxation or lateral instability.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee osteoarthritis, left knee osteoarthritis, and right hand finger disability. The decision is based on the Veteran's competent lay evidence of current disabilities that had their onset in service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate VA examinations and issues of inextricably intertwined claims.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder. A separate rating of 20 percent for right knee instability is also granted.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for various conditions was proper and denied the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left and right knee plica disabilities, as well as limitations on extension. The remand requires a new VA examination to assess the current severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including persistent depressive disorder, right knee disability, cervical spine disability, lumbar strain, and right hand disability, have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since April 16, 2020.

The Board has remanded the claims for left shoulder, bilateral knee, lumbar spine, and PTSD disabilities due to incomplete records. The claim for service connection of bilateral hearing loss is also remanded.