Knee decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records, private treatment records, and the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities are granted. The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing knee conditions were aggravated by his military service, leading to a grant of service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right knee shin splints, as well as his claim for service connection for a back disability due to inadequate examination reports.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and further review is needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's right knee disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation since December 1, 2018. The TDIU is granted from that date, excluding the period from January 30, 2020, to February 29, 2020. However, his left knee disability needs further examination for a determination of its severity during the specified time frame.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of a left knee disability and has determined that he is entitled to service connection based on continuity of symptomatology since separation from service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of pelvic pain, left knee pain, and right knee pain for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection of left shoulder disability, right knee arthritis, and left knee arthritis. The Veteran's testimony regarding his in-service injuries and continuous symptoms will be considered during the upcoming examinations.,Further examination is required to determine if the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his period of active service.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including a left lateral depressed tibial plateau fracture and degenerative arthritis, is rated at 30 percent effective October 7, 2020. The rating was increased from 10 percent prior to that date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left knee, right hip, and bilateral knees, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since December 1, 2019. The Board has granted TDIU from that date.

The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities are being remanded for further evaluation due to reported worsening symptoms. An updated VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of his conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further examinations to assess the severity of his lumbar spine, cervical spine, left ankle and left knee disabilities. The Veteran testified that he experiences flare-ups and limitations due to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back condition, including degenerative arthritis and cyst, is not related to service or a service-connected disability. Therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

Your claims for arthritis of the left and right hands, as well as your lower and upper back conditions have been granted. However, your knee and kidney condition claims are being remanded.,Your peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, as well as your upper extremities, have not met the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's current osteoarthritis of the bilateral feet, ankles, knees, hips, and lumbosacral disc syndrome are granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has found new and material evidence to support her claims. The appeals are granted in part.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of various knee, foot, and leg conditions have been withdrawn. The appeal for a higher rating for migraines has been denied as the current rating adequately reflects his symptoms.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for MDS, left leg above the knee amputation, and right leg above the knee amputation. The cause of death was determined to be myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), which is not service-connected.,Service connection for the Veteran's cause of death was also denied as his service-connected coronary artery disease did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.