Knee decisions — 2022

The Board denied service connection for right and left knee disorders, including arthritis, as the evidence did not show that these conditions began during service or were otherwise related to an in-service injury.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as his representative withdrew the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee conditions have been granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, has also been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain new VA examinations for his back, femur, and knee disabilities due to the inconsistency in the previous examination findings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee disorders, shoulder disorder, and peripheral neuropathy have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and sleep apnea are granted service connection. The Veteran's bilateral knee disorder, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss are remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for a left knee disability, residuals of lipomas, and a psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD) due to new evidence received since the July 2012 rating decision. The Veteran's service records have been reviewed, and additional relevant records from his military service are needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee and bilateral foot disabilities did not begin during service or are otherwise related to in-service injuries or diseases.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for her left knee disability and for a TDIU due to the need for additional development of medical records and opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for memory loss, swelling in hands and face, spine disability, right knee disability, and right foot disability has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of continuity of symptoms or a link to service.,Service connection was denied as there is no persuasive medical evidence linking any current disabilities to service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further verification of the Veteran's service records and to include any available medical records related to his periods of active duty, active duty for training, and inactive duty for training with the Texas Army National Guard.

The Veteran's service connection claims for psychiatric disorders, cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, sciatic nerve disorder, right knee disorder, and hepatitis C have all been denied as the evidence does not support a finding of in-service onset or etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a right ankle disability, left knee disability, right elbow disability, residuals of a right fifth little finger injury, traumatic brain injury, and skin rash secondary to exposure to radiation. The reasons include the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.,The Board also requested that VA develop evidence regarding possible exposure to radiation in Palomares, Spain.

Effective December 20, 2013, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities (including reflux esophagitis with peptic ulcer symptoms and bilateral knee disabilities) precluded him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to inadequate examinations and the need for new evaluations. The issues include back disability, chest mass disability, bilateral knee disability, and hernia disability (secondary to scar and cyst disabilities).

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to its inextricability with the rating claims.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or a relationship to service.

The Board has granted service connection for low back and left knee disabilities, but denied service connection for a right knee disorder.

The Veteran's right knee scars were rated at 20 percent since April 30, 2020. The Board found that the scars did not meet criteria for a higher rating as they were not associated with underlying soft tissue damage and did not cover an area of 144 square inches or more.