Knee decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings was dismissed as the appellant requested a withdrawal of the appeal. The issues related to service connection and TDIU have been resolved.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for knee disabilities, finding that his current knee conditions are at least as likely as not related to an in-service injury. However, the Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for foot disabilities, concluding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his currently diagnosed foot conditions and his active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a neck disability, residuals of left knee injury, and residuals of right knee contusion due to new evidence submitted since the last final rating decision. The claims are now pending before the RO.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for lateral instability of the right knee, effective February 7, 2021, is denied as he has not undergone surgical repair and his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to March 26, 2014 was denied because the evidence did not show she was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due solely to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in previous VA examinations regarding range of motion testing and functional loss. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating will be reconsidered with new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the thoracic and lumbar spine, but remanded the right knee disability claim due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine, left knee, and left ankle/foot disabilities based on the Veteran's reported in-service fall. The Board found that her current conditions are at least as likely as not related to her military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's left knee disability was denied a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to July 8, 2021 and from July 8, 2021 to the present. The right knee disability was also denied a higher rating.,No specific exposure basis or service connection theory is provided for either knee condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her in need of regular aid and attendance, which is required to protect her from hazards or dangers incident to her daily environment. As a result, the Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.

The Board has denied a separate rating for a left knee disability, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of a left knee strain is unrelated to his service-connected status post fracture, left fibula.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's increased evaluation claims related to his service-connected right and left knee disabilities, right shoulder disability, sinusitis, and lumbar spine disability. The claims are being remanded for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disability has been reopened and remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate opinions from a previous VA examiner and additional development is required.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened, but the evidence does not meet the criteria to establish a current disability.,Service connection for tinnitus was denied as there is no credible evidence linking it to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examinations and the need for a new examination addressing flare-ups. The Veteran's left knee DJD and instability are both at issue.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional medical inquiry into his service-connected residuals of a left knee replacement and thoracolumbar spine strain with IVDS, as well as for an assessment of radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities. The appeals are currently pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee conditions, as well as his requests for specially adapted housing and/or special home adaptation and automobile or other conveyance ad adaptive equipment. The appeals are not related to service connection.