Knee decisions — 2022

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities have been rated based on limitation of motion, with separate ratings for instability. The appeals for higher disability ratings are denied.,Entitlement to a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities due to inadequate VA medical opinions in previous examinations. The case is returned for further development, including a new examination by an appropriate clinician.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, left shoulder disability, right knee disability, right hip disability, and left hip disability have been granted service connection.,Service connection for the Veteran's left lung disorder and left ankle disorder is remanded due to additional evidence needing consideration.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to higher ratings for right and left knee disabilities due to insufficient evidence at the time of the previous rating decisions. The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been found to warrant a new examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and relevant evidence submitted by the Veteran, including his lay statements from his hearing and VA treatment reports. The issues of diabetes, hypertension, and bladder spasms are also being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability, as well as his ratings for left knee degenerative joint disease. The issues include secondary service connection and functional limitations.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome is being remanded due to the need for an adequate medical examination that complies with VA regulations and guidelines.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including a medial meniscus tear and an ACL tear with lateral instability, is currently rated at 20 percent. A separate 10 percent rating for the ACL tear is granted.

The Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for GERD, right knee osteoarthritis, painful right knee scar, bilateral hearing loss, left thumb disability, left thumb scar, and left hip muscle strain (flexion) have been dismissed due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal of these issues.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. The claims for service connection for left knee condition, right knee condition, and bilateral hearing loss are being returned for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the physical loss or permanent loss of use of one or both hands or feet, severe burn injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ankylosis of one or both knees or hips. Therefore, he does not qualify for financial assistance in purchasing a vehicle and adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's right knee disability was rated at 40% effective April 14, 2022. Prior to this date, the disability had been rated as 10%. Effective June 1, 2015, the Veteran was granted TDIU.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of a right knee disability, and the Board dismissed the case.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a temporary total rating are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee DJD and right knee strain have been denied.,Service connection was not established as the evidence did not show a link between the current conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral knee, hip, and lower back conditions due to insufficient evidence in previous VA medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to ensure substantial compliance with previous remand instructions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right knee disability and bilateral shin splints. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which he contends are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right ankle and knee disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's claims are related to his active duty service.