Knee decisions — 2022

The Veteran's cervical spine disability, left upper extremity radiculopathy, left knee disability, and right knee disability were all denied increased ratings.,Specifically, the cervical spine disability was not rated higher than 10 percent, the left upper extremity radiculopathy was not rated higher than 30 percent, the left knee disability was not rated higher than 10 percent, and the right knee disability was not rated higher than 10 percent.,The Veteran's claims were denied as they did not meet the criteria for increased ratings under applicable VA regulations.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability, finding the evidence did not support a link between current symptoms and service.

The Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and to attempt verification of his deployment in the DMZ. The issues include sleep apnea, heart condition, right hip disability, bilateral knee conditions, acquired psychiatric disorder, low back condition, left shoulder condition, and right shoulder condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee and lumbar spine degenerative arthritis have been granted. The Board found the evidence in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records relevant to the Veteran's claim for TDIU benefits prior to August 31, 2010.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was added to the record and remands several issues for further review, including service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left shoulder AC strain and left knee patella tendonitis due to insufficient rationale in the VA examiner's opinions. The Veteran is required to undergo a VA examination to determine if his current conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome due to discrepancies in medical records regarding joint instability.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for mid and low back disability and right knee disability due to their resolution in favor of the Veteran. The claims for left foot numbness and right foot numbness are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, as secondary to his service-connected ankle, hip, and back disabilities. The case is being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right knee arthritis and TDIU due to inadequate VA examination reports, requiring a new evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease with degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy secondary to a now service-connected back disability. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder) is also considered service connected.,The decision does not specify any particular exposure basis or indicate that the appeal was related to the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions. The case is now before the VA examiner(s) to provide addendum opinions regarding the onset and etiology of left hip and left knee disabilities.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including limitation of extension and flexion as well as instability, is currently rated at 10 percent for the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including back and knee conditions, did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to October 22, 2018.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's left knee disability and her service-connected right knee disability, as well as any potential aggravation of sleep impairment by her left knee condition.

The Board denied an initial rating higher than 10 percent for the Veteran's left knee disability, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to lack of limitation of motion or other compensable symptoms.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and secondary service connection due to issues with the medical opinions provided. The Veteran's ankle and knee disabilities, as well as his sleep impairment, are being reviewed again to ensure they are related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's current degenerative arthritis of the left ankle is granted as service connection was established due to aggravation during active service.,Service connection for a low back disability, right knee osteoarthritis, and left knee osteoarthritis secondary to service-connected degenerative arthritis of the left ankle is remanded.,Service connection for right knee osteoarthritis and left knee osteoarthritis secondary to service-connected degenerative arthritis of the left ankle is remanded.,Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the right ankle, secondary to service-connected degenerative arthritis of the left ankle, is remanded.