Knee decisions — 2022

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his previously denied claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, but denied all other issues on appeal.,Service connection was not established for any of the conditions on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to accurately assess his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU as of July 1, 2016, but no earlier. As of March 20, 2019, the criteria for a TDIU based on a single service-connected disability are not met.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU prior to January 8, 2020 is dismissed. The remaining claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his right leg amputation and left total knee replacement were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of his employment status.

The Board has found that the VA examinations for knee disabilities have not been completed as directed, and thus remanded these claims.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's bilateral knee disability is denied, while his bilateral hearing loss case requires additional medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his low back and knee conditions, have resulted in the need for regular assistance with activities of daily living. The Board has found that these conditions meet the criteria for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's left knee disability is granted service connection. The Veteran's right hip and left hip disabilities are remanded for further examination and determination of secondary service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for a lower back condition and denied service connection for fibromyalgia, left arm condition, right arm condition, and left knee condition. Constipation was also denied.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's lower back condition due to in-service injury.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for his bilateral hearing loss, left total knee replacement, and right total knee replacement due to insufficient development of evidence. The claims are being remanded for additional VA examinations and consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for back, right knee, and left knee disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions in the original decision. The Veteran is required to undergo additional examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a higher rating for his left knee disability are being remanded. The reduction of the 10 percent rating for the residuals of left knee meniscectomy effective January 1, 2019 is restored.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding new and material evidence. The issues of entitlement to service connection have been reopened, but further development is needed before a final decision can be made.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues except TDIU and DEA benefits, which have been granted with earlier effective dates.

The Veteran's left knee DJD with lateral instability and dislocated semilunar cartilage have been granted initial ratings of 20 percent each, effective from the entire period on appeal. The claim for TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inadequate VA examination reports. The case for an increased rating for his right knee disability and a compensable evaluation for heat stroke residuals remains in appellate status.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran meets the eligibility requirements for nonservice-connected pension benefits prior to June 26, 2020 due to reaching age 65 and being deemed permanently and totally disabled by Social Security Administration.