Knee Board decisions

The Board has remanded the issues of TDIU and basic eligibility for Chapter 35 DEA based on permanent and total disability prior to September 18, 2013 due to a letter from VA indicating that it would be premature to adjudicate these matters before considering information from the Social Security Administration.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a disability rating for right knee strain and degenerative arthritis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his lumbar spine and lower extremity musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, necessitate regular aid and attendance of another person. The evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether these conditions result in the need for such assistance.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disorder and a right rotator cuff injury, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and active duty service.

The Board has found the previous medical opinion inadequate and has ordered another remand to obtain a new opinion that considers all relevant evidence, including the Veteran's lay statements regarding knee pain in service.

The Board has ordered a remand due to inadequate notification and scheduling of the Veteran's requested VA examination, which was not provided at least 15 days prior to the scheduled date.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's specific theory of entitlement regarding his knee disabilities, which he alleges were caused by physical activities during service. The case is being returned for further clarification.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee and right knee osteoarthritis, finding that there is a link between his in-service injuries and the current disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn her appeal on all issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of his bilateral knee condition, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a right ankle disability, and service connection for right knee, left knee, and left ankle disabilities have been dismissed from the modernized appeal system due to procedural issues.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and remanded the remaining issues due to lack of evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective December 12, 2017. Service connection for COPD is granted. The left knee disability evaluation is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine and right knee disability manifested by pain, both secondary to service-connected left knee chondromalacia. The decision is based on a finding that there is approximately even evidence supporting the Veteran's claims.

The Board has dismissed the appeals of service connection for various conditions due to incorrect forms being used in the appeal process.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disorder is related to service and grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for throat cancer, skin condition, right knee, and left knee due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered with a focus on obtaining medical records and opinions regarding the etiology of his conditions.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to various disabilities, including tinnitus, shoulder and knee conditions, vertigo, migraines, GERD, ED, and hearing loss. The Board has remanded these issues for further development.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for several disabilities that are secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's September 2019 VA Form 9 was timely filed in response to the September 2017 Statement of the Case, and thus grants the appeal.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals regarding initial compensable rating for tinea versicolor posterior of the neck and service connection for tinea versicolor of the chest, right knee, left knee, and back disabilities prior to the Board's decision.