Knee decisions — 2022

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee and lumbar spine disabilities, as these conditions have already been granted in a prior rating decision. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left wrist disability is denied due to lack of evidence showing it began during service or was related to an in-service injury. The Board has also dismissed the Veteran's claim for total disability due to individual unemployability prior to March 15, 2017.

The Veteran's left shoulder and knee disabilities have been remanded for additional development due to inadequate examination findings.

The Veteran's right and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome were denied increased ratings above 10 percent prior to June 9, 2016, and since August 1, 2016.,Both knees are currently rated at 10 percent for limitation of flexion under DC 5260.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and verification of her period of active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, right knee surgical scar, left knee osteoarthritis, right lower extremity radiculopathy, post total right knee replacement, left knee instability, mild osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and left lower extremity radiculopathy due to lack of updated medical records and need for VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral degenerative disc disease and spondylosis (back disability). The issues of service connection for a bilateral knee disability, lumbar radiculopathy, and cervical spine disability are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the severity of the Veteran's left knee disability prior to November 14, 2016. The examiner is asked to provide a detailed addendum report with retrospective range of motion measurements and explanations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a right knee disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support direct service connection and insufficient medical opinion to establish secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current left knee disability and remands for further examination to assess his hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records. The right shoulder condition, back conditions (lumbar spine and cervical), and left knee condition are all being reviewed as secondary to his service-connected right knee condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for right knee meniscal tear and osteoarthritis, finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a total rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) from May 7, 2012 to February 25, 2013 and on and after July 22, 2020. The case is being referred to the Director of the Compensation Service for consideration of entitlement to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board granted service connection for thoracolumbar spine, right knee, and segmental dysfunction of the pelvis disabilities. Service connection was denied for cholecystectomy with residual digestive issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's respiratory disability (other than allergic rhinitis) and throat disability have been denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.,Joint pain, foot disability, gastrointestinal disability, fatigue with light headedness, eye disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and schizophrenia) are all pending further examination and/or opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, left and right knee disabilities, as well as a claim for TDIU prior to April 24, 2020. The remand requires obtaining additional VA treatment records and an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's left knee disability, specifically whether it is secondary to his service-connected right knee disability and if obesity can be considered an intermediate step in a secondary-service connection analysis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left shoulder strain, left ankle sprain, right knee sprain with patellar dislocation, and lumbosacral strain are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities make it impossible for him to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, thus granting his claim for TDIU.

The Board denied ratings in excess of 10 percent for right and left knee strain with DJD, but granted separate 10 percent ratings for instability in both knees.