Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened, but further examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of his left knee and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases for further review due to new evidence being submitted and not previously considered by the AOJ. The Veteran was given an opportunity to waive initial AOJ review, but did not respond.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various orthopedic and respiratory conditions due to concerns about the adequacy of the VA examiners' opinions regarding the etiology of her claimed disorders.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected right knee disability is remanded due to inadequate retrospective addendum opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment from January 14, 2013 to January 5, 2017. The Board has granted TDIU for this period.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination, and further evaluation is needed to determine appropriate disability ratings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchial asthma, degenerative joint disease of the right knee, right hand arthritis, left hand arthritis, and a left hip condition due to incomplete medical records and the need for VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disorder, but denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left knee disability was denied, and his claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss were granted. The decision also noted that the Veteran did not have left ear hearing loss at any time during the appeal period.

The Board denied service connection for left and right knee disorders, finding that the current knee disorders are not causally related to service.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the Veteran's periods of active service and any right knee injuries, as well as to obtain a nexus opinion regarding his right knee disability. The case will be remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for onychomycosis of the right toenails was granted. The claims for left knee and right shoulder disabilities were denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for various lower extremity conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, sleep apnea, and knee conditions, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU rating.

A 30 percent rating for left knee instability is granted, effective November 13, 2017.,A 10 percent rating for right ankle scars is granted, effective November 13, 2017.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, including whether his current conditions are related to active service or secondary to a pre-existing condition. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee, shoulder, and hip conditions due to insufficient development of the record. The Veteran needs to provide VA Form 21-4142 for all private medical treatment he receives, including from 'Choice Aquatic Therapy'.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, diabetes, neuropathy of the extremities, headaches, and a knee disorder as there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims of exposure to Vietnam or combat stressors.,There was also insufficient medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for right knee disability was denied. The appeal regarding the effective date of service connection for major depressive disorder, initial rating and increased rating for left knee disability, and separate rating for left knee instability were also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from December 20, 2006, to June 2, 2009.