Knee decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The right and left knee disabilities are currently rated at 10 percent each, with no higher rating being granted due to the severity of the symptoms.

The Veteran's right knee issues, specifically limitation of flexion and instability, are being remanded for additional development as the VA Choice Program treatment records have not been associated with his claims file.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for right knee and back disabilities due to incomplete records and insufficient opinions. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for right and left knee disabilities due to missing service treatment records, inadequate previous examinations, and the need for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a new examination to assess the current nature and severity of the Veteran's left knee disability.

Your appeals for service connection of various disabilities have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's service-connected left and right knee disabilities rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment as of February 1, 2008, based on the evidence showing significant functional limitations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability has been reopened, but the Board finds that there is not substantial compliance with remand directives. The issues of entitlement to higher ratings for left knee disabilities and total knee replacement are also remanded due to inconsistencies in effective dates and missing treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for left TKR has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal as he passed away during the pendency of the appeal.

The claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol); bilateral hearing loss disability; tinnitus; and left knee disability have been granted. The claims for PTSD were remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left knee pain condition as there was no current diagnosis and the evidence did not show any in-service injury or disease related to the claimed condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for low back and right knee disabilities due to a lack of VA examinations. The Veteran is requested to attend another examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder and left knee disabilities, as secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine disability. Additional development is required due to incomplete medical records and lack of clear opinion regarding the onset or etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of his right knee condition, finding that there is no causal relationship between his current right knee disorder and events in service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for chronic bronchitis, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, bilateral knee disability, and left ankle disability due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran will be provided a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected. The right knee condition remains remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee condition, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic left knee condition during service or within one year post-service. The Board also found that the current left knee osteoarthritis is not related to service or a service-connected right knee disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disorders, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current knee conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations of his right knee osteoarthritis and right ear hearing loss have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right and left knee disorders have been denied. The Veteran is currently receiving a 20 percent rating for each knee under DCs 5003-5260, but the claimant is not entitled to higher ratings due to limitations in flexion and instability.