Knee decisions — 2022

The Veteran's back, right knee, left knee, and right foot disorders have been granted service connection as they are related to his military service.,These conditions were not present prior to service and there is no evidence of pre-existing conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left knee disability and its relationship to his service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar spine and right knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and examination to address the Veteran's claims of service connection for his knee and thoracolumbar spine disabilities, as well as his fractured nose. The issues on appeal are related to secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left knee disability and a back disability due to insufficient evidence in their favor.

The Veteran's right and left knee chondromalacia ligament strain with osteoarthritis are currently rated at 10% each, effective November 20, 2011.,Service connection for a right leg disorder and a left leg disorder secondary to the Veteran's knee disabilities is denied.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for bilateral knee disabilities due to inadequacies in the VA examiner's opinion and the need for an addendum medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to unavailability of VA examinations and insufficient rationale in the February 2021 VA medical opinion. The Veteran is required to provide a response regarding whether he can appear for a telehealth examination or an in-person VA examination, and if so, what type of examination.

The Veteran's left knee disability was rated at 20 percent prior to January 27, 2015. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on Diagnostic Code 5262 criteria for malunion of the tibia and fibula with marked knee or ankle disability.

Service connection is granted for eczema, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder), erectile dysfunction as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder, lateral collateral ligament sprain of the left ankle, medial epicondylitis of the right elbow, rotator cuff tear of the left shoulder, and patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee.,The claims for service connection for residuals of Lyme's disease or related infectious disease and a TBI or other impairment of the brain as a result of a motor vehicle accident (MVA) are remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional development, including clarification on when he last worked full-time and new examinations focused on his hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for right knee arthrofibrosis status post total knee arthroplasty, which he alleges was caused by delayed physical therapy provided by VA. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the cause and aggravation of his condition.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for a right knee disorder due to new evidence received after the initial decision. The Veteran's current right knee disorder is related to active service or any event, disease, or injury during service.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee strain and patellofemoral pain syndrome, as well as left knee total replacement. The Veteran's urinary condition secondary to diabetes mellitus type II is also being readjudicated.,A lumbar spine condition remains remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a vision disorder, bilateral hearing loss, arthritis of the hands, right ankle disorder, and bilateral leg condition are being remanded due to missing service treatment records.,No current disability has been established for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including increased ratings for various disabilities. The Veteran's left knee disability remains rated at 40 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee disabilities, as well as a hip disability, all secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and degenerative joint disease of the thoracolumbar spine with lumbosacral strain.,Service connection was also granted for hypertension and diabetes mellitus, both found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and degenerative joint disease of the thoracolumbar spine with lumbosacral strain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for back, right knee, and left knee disabilities due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran served as an aerospace ground equipment repairman during his military service.

New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disorder, which is now granted.,Service connection for tinnitus has been established.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine if she was eligible for concurrent receipt of military retired pay and VA disability compensation, which would affect the withholding of her VA compensation benefits.