Knee decisions — 2022

The Veteran's currently diagnosed chronic dermatitis is related to his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The issues of service connection for foot disorder, low back disorder, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder are remanded.

The Board has determined that the VA examination conducted in December 2019 did not comply with the requirements of Correia v. McDonald, and thus the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for right knee instability must be remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to outstanding records and conflicting accounts of the Veteran's meniscal conditions and instability. The Veteran seeks a higher rating for his right knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including confirmation of herbicide agent exposure and VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right and left knee conditions, bilateral tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since May 28, 2015.

The Veteran's chronic headaches are granted service connection and a 30% evaluation for his right knee degenerative spurs status post meniscal tear from January 6, 2015 to August 19, 2019 is granted. The Veteran also receives an initial 20% rating for his right knee instability.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD results in an inability to manage and appropriately take his daily medications, requiring the regular assistance of his wife to protect him from this daily hazard. The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for the regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate examination in determining the current severity of the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings are being remanded to obtain VA examinations.,VA is required to schedule the Veteran for a comprehensive examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected knee, back, elbow, and shoulder disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for rhinitis, sinusitis, sleep apnea, dysentery, rectal bleeding, IBS, cystitis, arthritis, deviated septum with residuals, bilateral knee and ankle disabilities, and a headache disability due to outstanding evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder and knee disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his current conditions.

The Board has determined that new evidence was submitted and must be reviewed by the AOJ before a final decision can be made on your claims. The AOJ will consider this new evidence in their next review of your case.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance for her bilateral knee braces is granted as the evidence shows that the braces cause wear and tear to her clothing and she consistently uses them.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any right or left foot disorders, as well as a left knee disorder. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee and right wrist disabilities, finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for a bilateral shoulder disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is entitled to VA examinations to confirm all disorders and obtain adequate etiological opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted TDIU effective May 1, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for body scars was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on pain or instability of the scars.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's right knee arthritis is caused or aggravated by his service-connected left TKR disability. The current appeal period will remain unchanged.

The Board has denied service connection for a right knee disability due to the lack of evidence of a current condition. The Veteran's claims for sinusitis and left knee disability (osteoarthritic dissecans) are remanded as there is insufficient medical evidence to determine their etiology.