Knee decisions — 2022

The Veteran's low back condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's asthma is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and PTSD, is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's left shoulder impingement syndrome with arthritis is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's right shoulder arthritis and muscle spasms are remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's carpal tunnel and peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity, is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's vertigo is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's left knee condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's right knee condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for a left knee disability, right ankle disability, and back disability due to inadequate VA examination opinions. Further development is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder and right knee disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions and potential exposure during periods of active duty.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and remand issues have been addressed. The Board has granted a separate rating for right knee cartilage removal, but the main issue of instability remains under review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right foot, left foot, left ankle, and left knee disabilities. The decision also noted that erectile dysfunction was not shown to be related to service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee condition and right shoulder disability due to additional development being necessary.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a retrospective medical opinion to determine the severity of his knee instability from August 9, 2014, to July 1, 2021. The effective date for service connection for left knee meniscectomy residual symptoms will be granted as of August 9, 2014.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his bilateral knee disabilities and hearing loss has been remanded due to the need for a new VA examination. The Veteran is currently denied an increased rating for his bilateral hearing loss, with a noncompensable evaluation assigned.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability and bilateral lower extremity gout due to incomplete compliance with previous remand instructions. Additional medical opinions are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's right knee disability was rated at 10 percent prior to February 15, 2012, and at 20 percent thereafter. From November 20, 2015, the Veteran received a separate rating of 10 percent for limitation of extension in his right knee. The left knee disability remained at 10 percent throughout the appeal period.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed for the claims of service connection for a back disability, bilateral knee disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (insomnia). The current VA opinions are deemed inadequate.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his service connection claim for a right knee disorder was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,The Veteran's claim for a right tibia scar is not supported by the evidence, as there is no indication of an in-service injury related to the scar.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's left knee disability and PTSD are not service-connected. The case is being remanded to further investigate the in-service stressor for PTSD.

The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 10 percent for limited and/or painful motion, while his left knee disability with limited extension and painful motion is also rated at 10 percent. The appeals for higher ratings are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability and low back strain with lumbar radiculopathy due to inadequate medical opinions addressing the theory of direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, back disability, lower extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral knee disabilities due to in-service noise exposure and service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's right knee disability is secondary to his service-connected left knee disability. The case will be returned for further development and an addendum opinion from a qualified physician.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a lumbar spine condition, bilateral foot condition, right ankle skin condition, and knee conditions are being remanded for further development.,No specific exposure basis was provided in the decision summary.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding service connection for a left knee disorder and secondary service connection for cervical spine disability. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a left knee disorder is also remanded.