Knee decisions — 2022

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck, back, and right knee disabilities as secondary to residuals of a shell fragment wound (SFW) of the right posterior thigh, muscle group XIII. The decision is based on the lack of current evidence of these conditions during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal disabilities, including a neck disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and bilateral shoulder disabilities. The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also being remanded due to its inextricability with these service connection claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a left leg fracture and right and left knee disorders have been denied as there is no evidence that these conditions began during service or are related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU for the period from October 1, 2013 to October 16, 2017. The case is remanded for further evaluation of his A&A claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, lumbar spine disability, and left clavicle disability were denied. The Veteran was granted an initial rating of 70 percent for his adjustment disorder.

The Board denied the request to reopen a previously denied claim for service connection for a left knee disability because no new and material evidence was submitted that would establish a link between the current condition and service.

The Board has denied service connection for a right knee disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) due to the lack of current diagnoses. The appeals for entitlement to service connection for right ankle, left ankle, obstructive sleep apnea, and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis and basal cell carcinoma are remanded due to incomplete medical records. The left knee condition claim is also remanded for a new examination.,The Veteran's claim for increased rating of his left knee condition is remanded for further clarification on flare-ups and range of motion during such periods.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, spindle cell tumor, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are all remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma is remanded for a new opinion from a VA examiner or oncologist to determine if there is a relationship between his condition and military service, including exposure to PACT Act/Agent Orange/Camp Lejeune.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of spindle cell tumor of left nasal cavity is remanded due to incomplete medical records. The need for additional opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions remains.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left and right ankle conditions, left knee arthritis, right knee condition, and TBI residuals, have effective dates starting from October 22, 2014.

The Veteran's appeal for various disability ratings and effective dates has been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, back disability, and left knee disability are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,Service connection is also being remanded for a compensable rating for hypertension and a compensable rating for a left ankle residual scar.

The Board has remanded the claim due to insufficient examination and treatment records, requiring a new VA examination.

The appeal seeking entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability has been dismissed due to the Appellant's request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, right knee disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, right arm disability, and left arm disability.,No current disabilities have been found by VA examiners or other medical providers.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral knee condition. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a bilateral knee condition, which he claims was caused by a fall in a hole while deployed.

The Veteran's right knee disability was granted a separate 20 percent rating for dislocated cartilage from July 14, 2019, through December 10, 2020. The rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative arthritis remains denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of lumbar and cervical spine disabilities as secondary to his service-connected bilateral knee disability, finding that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his in-service injuries or aggravation due to his service-connected knees. The TDIU claim was also denied as the Veteran does not meet the schedular requirements.

The Board has determined that the development conducted does not comply with previous remands and requires additional medical opinions to address the Veteran's left knee and left hip disabilities. The case is being returned for further action.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for right knee instability and left shoulder disability, as well as increased ratings for the service-connected left knee disability and right knee disability.,The Veteran failed to appear at scheduled VA examinations related to his claims.