Knee decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's lumbar spine, bilateral knee, and left lower extremity sciatic nerve disabilities due to incomplete medical records and need for new examinations.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the appellant's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.

The Veteran's right knee instability was found to be moderate and the Board granted a rating of 20 percent, but not higher, for this condition.

The Board has dismissed all appeals related to various conditions, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left knee condition, and muscle tear of the left arm. The appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for new VA examinations due to his failure to attend scheduled appointments. The claims include issues related to levoscoliosis, left and right wrist disabilities, and bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board has granted a higher evaluation of 60 percent for the Veteran's right total knee replacement, effective from May 1, 2012. The decision also grants an extension of temporary total rating until May 1, 2012.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal to obtain VA treatment records and authorize records from Dr. Wayne Bruffett for any lower extremity bracing in 2017.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss, and service connection for left and right knee disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional development including VA examinations.

The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating available under direct service connection. The Board found that his flexion was not limited to less than 45 degrees and extension was not limited to zero degrees.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee DJD and a right knee strain. The case is remanded for further action on the bilateral glaucoma with dry eyes claim.

The Veteran's PFB preexisted service and was aggravated beyond the normal progress of the disease by his active service. The Board granted entitlement to service connection for PFB, but remanded the issue of service connection for a left knee condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Service connection for left hand and right hand disabilities are denied due to lack of competent, credible evidence linking the conditions to service.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for low back strain and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, as well as his TDIU claim, are remanded for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left knee disability and granted it. The evidence shows that the Veteran had symptoms during his active service, which he believes are related to his current condition.

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the Veteran and his attorney have withdrawn their requests for higher ratings in these cases.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Bell's palsy and right and left knee disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is to be provided with additional VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee chondromalacia, left knee chondromalacia, and migraine headaches as these conditions are deemed to have started during active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating increases due to outstanding treatment records not being associated with his case file. The examination is needed to determine if any current nasal or left knee disabilities are related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a back disability, bilateral knee and shoulder disabilities, bilateral hip and ankle disabilities, and prostate disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Specifically, the Board finds that these claims are inextricably intertwined with the Veteran's claim of service connection for a back disability.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability, a right shoulder disability, and a head injury disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right knee disabilities due to additional evidence being added to the file.