Knee decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating increases have been dismissed due to his request to withdraw the appeal as to the issues of fracture of the 7th and 8th ribs, and right ulnar fracture.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a left knee condition and has also granted him presumptive service connection for left knee osteoarthritis. The decision is based on evidence showing that the Veteran experienced symptoms related to his left knee during service, which continued after discharge.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for left knee internal derangement, and remanded claims for initial disability ratings in excess of 10 percent for both left knee internal derangement and instability.

The Board denied entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's right knee disability based on the range of motion findings and the lack of additional functional loss during flare-ups or with repeated use over time.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for patellofemoral syndrome of both knees and left knee extension due to insufficient evidence regarding pain during range of motion testing.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's current right knee disorder is clearly and unmistakably related to service, as the previous examiner used an incorrect evidentiary standard.

The Board remands the claims for increases in the staged ratings assigned for left knee limitation of flexion and a rating in excess of 30 percent for left knee limitation of flexion from October 4, 2021.

The Board remands the case for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's left knee condition, as well as an issue related to individual unemployability due to the same condition.

The Board remands the matter for a new examination to evaluate the severity of the Veteran's left knee disability, considering the updated criteria effective February 7, 2021.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA medical examination to address whether the Veteran's service-connected left knee condition aggravated his obesity and, if so, whether this aggravation led to the development of right knee disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right foot arthritis and depression, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to October 21, 2021. The Board has remanded the case for further consideration.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right knee conditions and a left shoulder condition as new and material evidence has been received, but further development is needed to address the merits of these claims.

The Board granted service connection for a low back disability and left knee strain, but dismissed the appeal for PTSD. The Veteran's TDIU claim was remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's attempt to reopen a claim for service connection for a left knee disability, as new and material evidence was not provided.

The Veteran's spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine, right knee osteoarthritis, and bilateral shoulder conditions are all found to be related to his active service.,Service connection is granted for these disabilities.

The Veteran's atrial fibrillation was diagnosed in August 2016 during active service and is considered a disability incurred therein.,Service connection for the left knee disability, including arthritis and strain, as well as surgical scars from open reduction surgeries, has been granted.

The Board granted increased ratings for the Veteran's left and right knee disabilities, as well as his left ankle and right ankle disabilities, while denying an increased rating for his left wrist disability.

The appeal to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability was allowed, but the issue of service connection itself is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board will need to gather more information about the nature and onset of his claimed conditions.

The Board granted service connection for a left knee disability, finding that the Veteran's left knee disability was incurred during service and has continued since service.