Knee decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee degenerative joint disease (DJD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral feet disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for scar, right knee and a higher rating for painful scars of the right knee and left thumb is remanded due to conflicting ratings assigned.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and unclear duty status. The Veteran is also required to undergo VA examinations for sleep apnea and bilateral hand/wrist disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and right leg conditions, have resulted in a permanent and total disability that precludes locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair. The Board has granted eligibility for specially adapted housing (SAH) benefits based on this finding.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed. A TDIU was granted.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been addressed. The decision on the hearing loss rating is pending as new evidence may warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including lumbar spine, bilateral knee, bilateral wrist, and bilateral elbow conditions, due to exposure to ionizing radiation during his active duty. The decision also holds in abeyance the issue of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and needs further examination for service connection of low back muscle, right knee, and left knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examinations and requests for additional evidence. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee strain is pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantial and gainful employment from May 23, 2011 to October 2, 2013. The Board granted a TDIU during this period.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns about the competency of the April 2022 VA examiner. The Veteran and his representative need to be provided with information about the examiner's credentials.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, kidney disease, sleep apnea, right knee disability, left thigh disability, and gout as the evidence does not support a link to active service.,No competent medical evidence was provided showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection for various conditions and hypertension. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed to determine if he currently has these conditions or if they are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for right hip, left hip, knee, foot, and neck disabilities as well as migraine headaches to obtain additional opinions from VA physicians. The Veteran's service connection claims are currently pending.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for sleep disturbance, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral flat feet, left and right shin splints, left and right shoulder disabilities, and migraine headaches have been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeals for reopening of service connection for a neck disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability have been withdrawn.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of any diagnosed right knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 20 percent for left knee strain associated with left hallux valgus deformity has been granted. However, the claim for a higher rating from November 18, 2019, for limited flexion of the left knee strain is still pending and requires further examination to determine the extent of her disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to a lack of VA examinations addressing the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a hearing disability for VA purposes.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee anterior cruciate ligament tear and instability are denied as the evidence does not show compensable limitation of motion or instability.

The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities, specifically left and right knee chondromalacia with patellofemoral osteoarthritis, have been granted a 20 percent rating for the entire period on appeal.