Knee Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to address certain findings. The claims will be remanded for further development, including an examination that tests range of motion in weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing.

The Board has determined that additional medical evaluations are needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's left knee total arthroplasty and left ankle degenerative joint disease, as well as whether there is any potential limiting of the issues. The Veteran must also be provided notice regarding his claim for an increased rating for his left ankle degenerative joint disease.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of October 27, 2014 for the service connection of cervical strain, left knee disability, and right knee disability.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions, including left thumb fracture, lumbar and cervical spine conditions, right shoulder and knee conditions, ankle and foot conditions, and GERD are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee, left knee, and low back disabilities. Service connection is also granted for a skin disability affecting the elbows and back of the neck.

The claims for service connection for tinnitus, right knee disability, and left knee disability have been reopened. The claim for tinnitus has been granted. The claims for right and left knee disabilities are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's disabilities. The claims for service connection are not granted as there is no persuasive evidence that any current residuals of spleen removal, hip, knee, or lumbar spine disabilities were incurred during active service.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations are needed for the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee and lower extremities polyneuropathy, as the current evaluations do not reflect the full extent of his disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an error in addressing whether the May 1, 2014 surgery repaired the Veteran's ACL tear and if this was indicative of the MRI finding.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including patellofemoral pain syndrome and osteoarthritis, is rated at 20 percent for instability starting from February 7, 2021. The appeal was granted on this issue.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee strain and has remanded the issues of service connection for left hip disability, right hip disability, and requested a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and inextricably intertwined issues. The Veteran's low back, bilateral leg, left knee, and right knee disorders are being reviewed with new VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his low back, left knee, and bilateral foot disabilities. The Board is seeking further evidence to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded several claims for service connection due to the need to determine the exact nature of the Veteran's active service, including periods of ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA. The Veteran is also requested to provide his complete SSA record.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination in determining ratings for right knee disability. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are now pending and will be addressed again.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder due to additional development being necessary. The Veteran's service in Vietnam is noted as a potential factor in his current conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety with depression has been reopened and granted. The claims for service connection for a left eye disorder, peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral lower extremity, bilateral leg orthopedic disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, bilateral knee disorder, back disorder, bilateral foot disorder, arthritis of the shoulders, arthritis of the neck, sinus disorder, right eye disorder (glaucoma and cataract), erectile dysfunction, and heart disorder have been denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining medical opinions and addressing his contentions regarding chemical exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea but remanded the issue of service connection for a left knee disorder due to insufficient medical opinions.