Knee decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection and ratings for various conditions, including right foot hallux valgus, left knee disability (meniscal tear), right ankle strain, PTSD, Morton's neuroma of the left foot, and left tibiofibular sprain. Additional VA treatment records need to be obtained, as well as Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's right knee disability was granted a 20 percent rating effective December 15, 2021. The back disability received a 40 percent rating from October 4, 2021.

The Board has remanded the claims for obstructive sleep apnea and TDIU due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran after a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The appeals for service connection of various joint conditions, including as secondary to a service-connected right ankle disability, have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's right and left knee braces caused wear and tear on his clothing in 2013, warranting annual VA clothing allowances for that year.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee degenerative joint disease and a separate rating in excess of 20 percent for instability of the right knee due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction as secondary to DM, right shoulder disability, left elbow disability, and right knee disability. The reasons given were lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right knee instability was rated at 20% prior to February 7, 2021. From that date onwards, a 30% rating is granted.,A separate 20% rating for right knee lost flexion is also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's right knee arthroplasty residuals met the criteria for a 40% rating from August 1, 2017, through July 2, 2018, and a 60% rating from September 1, 2019.

The Veteran's claims of a higher rating for his right knee condition and service connection for bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's left knee degenerative arthritis is granted service connection. The right knee and right ankle conditions are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of information regarding the appellant's request for discharge upgrade, and is seeking additional records from the Army Review Boards.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of her right knee condition, finding that there is no indication that her current disability is related to or caused by her in-service knee injury.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee conditions, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his in-service injury.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence received after the May 2017 SOC. The AOJ must review all additional VA treatment records and consider them in their decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, cause of death, and DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 due to insufficient development and information.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for lower back condition and right knee osteoarthritis.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right and left knee disabilities have been withdrawn. The Board has also dismissed the issues of entitlement to TDIU prior to October 26, 2017.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his right knee disability, including assessing the presence and extent of flare-ups.