Knee decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not adequately addressed by the current evidence and requires further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected right knee instability is granted at a 20 percent rating throughout the appeal period, while his limitation of extension remains rated as noncompensable.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left knee degenerative arthritis with limitation of flexion and instability due to inadequate reasons or bases in the previous decisions, requiring additional VA examinations.

The Board has remanded four issues for additional development, including VA examinations to address the current nature and severity of service-connected prostate cancer with associated residuals, coronary artery bypass, left knee disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claims are pending.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee, left knee, and back disorders. The Veteran's conditions are found to have originated during active duty service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, back disability, right knee disability, right shoulder/arm disability, neck disability, and headache disability. The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran and his representative.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral ankle disability, a bilateral foot disability, and a bilateral knee disability. The Veteran's testimony about his pain during service and since was considered credible.

The Board has granted TDIU effective August 27, 2020. However, the Veteran also met the schedular requirements for TDIU on September 17, 2014 to May 13, 2015. The matter is REMANDED for further development and adjudication.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings was granted, but no specific compensation or rating details were provided in the decision summary.

The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent for limitation of motion, and a separate 20 percent rating has been granted for moderate lateral instability.,For the entire period on appeal, the Veteran's right knee disability was found to manifest with moderate lateral instability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient nexus opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran's statements are considered competent and credible regarding his in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a right knee disability, an increased rating for left knee disability, and TDIU due to incomplete records and inadequate examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection is pending as he requested it in his August 2015 correspondence.

The Veteran's left knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been rated at 20 percent for TDIU. The left knee disability is rated higher than the 10 percent currently assigned.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral knee and spine disorders, as well as her claim for a gastrointestinal disorder due to outstanding VA examination and records.

The Veteran's left knee DJD was rated at 20% prior to October 23, 2013. The Board found that the evidence did not show limitation of extension to at least 20 degrees for this period.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a left knee disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple joints and back disorders are being remanded due to additional relevant evidence added to the record since the December 2021 supplemental statement of the case.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including post-surgical and strain conditions, is currently rated at 10 percent for limitation of flexion. The Board finds no evidence to warrant a higher rating.

The Board has found that the VA medical opinions are inadequate and remanded for further development. The issues of service connection for back, neck, and bilateral knee conditions remain under review.