Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities, as well as instability of her left knee, have been granted effective from October 21, 2015.,Earlier effective dates for these conditions are also granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to address the impact of his service-connected right knee disabilities on his ability to work.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain an addendum medical opinion regarding the duration of convalescence required following the Veteran's right knee surgery. The issue of extending the temporary total evaluation for right knee treatment is pending further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee, left shoulder strain (including left shoulder disability), and right shoulder disabilities may be related to service. However, due to a lack of medical opinions addressing these issues, the case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including right upper extremity radiculopathy with muscle atrophy, major depressive disorder, and other disabilities, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to dress or undress himself, prepare meals, attend to the wants of nature, and require assistance for driving. The Board has determined that SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is warranted.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims for back, left knee, and right knee disorders due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that there is new and relevant evidence to consider regarding the Veteran's claims for right knee joint osteoarthritis and depression. The case is being remanded for further review.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no service connection is granted for any of the claimed conditions.

The Board has granted an effective date of October 25, 2018, for the Veteran's service-connected left knee meniscectomy residuals. The issue is now dismissed as moot since the benefit sought has been fully granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee retropatellar pain syndrome is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The appellant requested to withdraw their appeal regarding the claim for service connection for chronic left knee pain. As a result, the Board has dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is found to be related to service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.,Secondary service connection is also granted for joint aches, chronic fatigue condition (including dizziness), and chronic abdominal pain as secondary to hepatitis C.

The Veteran's residuals of left ear tympanic membrane perforation are related to his active service.,The Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability for VA purposes.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the issues of right shoulder, left shoulder, and fibromyalgia conditions have been remanded due to procedural errors. The issue of right knee condition has also been remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his bilateral knee disabilities are dismissed due to the appeal being a duplicate of previously filed claims in the legacy system.

The Veteran's TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate are granted due to his service-connected PTSD, which is rated as 70 percent disabling since June 16, 2016. The additional disabilities do not meet the criteria for a single disability rated at 100%.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for higher initial disability ratings.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the service connection for joint pains secondary to a service-connected knee disability, citing dissatisfaction with his current rating and preference not to attend examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder, knee, and elbow conditions due to inadequate medical opinions based on a lack of in-service diagnoses.

The Board has received a request for withdrawal of the appeal regarding increased rating for right knee disability and reopening claims for sleep apnea and diabetes mellitus. The appeal is dismissed as a result.