Knee decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his right knee disability is being remanded due to the addition of new evidence since the May 2021 supplemental statement of the case. The AOJ must consider this new evidence before the Board can make a decision.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, attributing it to non-service-connected causes. It also remanded the issues of right and left ankle disabilities.,Service connection was not granted for right or left ankle disabilities due to lack of evidence showing their onset during active duty.

The Veteran's right shoulder disorder is granted service connection.,Compensable evaluations are needed for the Veteran's plantar fasciitis and right knee condition.,Service connection for a neck condition secondary to her thoracic spine condition is also requested.,Additional evidence or examination may be required to determine if these claims can be granted.

Service connection is granted for right knee osteoarthritis, left knee osteoarthritis, and a wasp sting residual face scar. Service connection is denied for anxiety disorder and insomnia. Hypothyroidism service connection is also denied.

The Veteran's right and left shoulder, wrist, knee disabilities are granted service connection. Service connection for allergic rhinitis is also granted.

The Veteran's right knee replacement rating was restored to 30 percent effective February 1, 2019. The right knee limitation of flexion rating was also restored.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, and left knee disabilities due to incomplete treatment records and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee, left knee, and bilateral flat foot conditions are at least as likely as not related to his in-service physical training and service-connected thoracolumbar spine and radiculopathy conditions. As a result, the claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of right knee, left knee, neck, and right foot disabilities. The issues are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions addressing causation and aggravation.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including left ear hearing loss, cardiac disability, cervical spine disability, hip disabilities, knee disabilities, ankle disabilities, and shoulder and foot disabilities. The decision is based on the lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service connection was not granted for any of the claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for right knee disabilities and TDIU due to unemployability, as new and updated VA treatment records are needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to missing service treatment records and a lack of examination. The Veteran will have another opportunity to undergo a VA examination in relation to his claims.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to assess the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities and major depressive disorder throughout the appeal period. The issues of increased ratings for knees, earlier effective dates for service connection, an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder, TDIU prior to July 19, 2012, and additional SMC are all remanded.

The Veteran's right ankle condition is currently rated as noncompensable, but the Board has granted a 20 percent rating for this condition.,The Veteran's right knee condition remains in dispute and requires further examination to determine its etiology.

The Veteran's left and right knee instability with patellar tendonitis and ACL laxity have been granted a 20 percent rating each.

The claims for increased ratings for right and left knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a retrospective medical examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations. The right knee disability is presumed to be related to his military service, while the left knee disability may be related to or caused by his right knee disability.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted from September 16, 2013 due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unemployable as of September 13, 2015. The Board has granted TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for shoulder, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to a lack of VA examinations and incomplete medical records.