Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance of another person or being housebound due to her service-connected conditions has been remanded. The VA failed to provide adequate notice regarding the scheduled VA examination, which resulted in a denial of the claim. The Board is now required to ensure that proper notification was provided and that the Veteran's address is correctly recorded.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including degenerative joint disease of the knees and shoulder, neuropathy of the lower extremities, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. The issues of PTSD, depression, a sleep disorder, and TDIU are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further clarification regarding the severity of the Veteran's left and right knee disabilities, specifically addressing muscle atrophy related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence being added to the file, and the AOJ needs to review this evidence before making a decision.

Service connection is granted for right and left knee disabilities manifested by pain.,Service connection is also granted for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for left knee osteoarthritis and total knee replacement residuals is being remanded due to the submission of additional VA examination and clinical documentation. The Veteran has not waived initial review by the Agency of Original Jurisdiction.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining an addendum VA opinion and scheduling a VA examination. The issues include entitlement to SMC based on the need for aid and attendance of another person and/or other SMC, as well as initial increased ratings for his right knee disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the evaluation for his service-connected left femur fracture and knee disability, which was previously rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative arthritis of the left ankle is granted. The claims for a left knee disability and a left shoulder disability are denied.

The Veteran's arachnoiditis is due to treatment for his service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbosacral spine. The claims for left knee and blood clot disabilities are remanded, and the claim for a higher evaluation for intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbosacral spine is also remanded.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, including breathing disorder, back disorder, headaches, acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral knee disorder, heart disorder, painful joints, bilateral ankle disorder, bilateral wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, hypertension, obesity, vision disorder, intestinal disorder, and sleep apnea. The Board also notes that no presumptive service connection is being considered for any of the conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to injuries sustained during military service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings were dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The decision also remanded several issues, including those related to the left knee, right ankle, left ankle, and aggravation of existing conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and examination to clarify whether the Veteran currently has a right knee, right hand, or lumbar spine disorder related to service.

The Board has determined that more development is necessary to determine the etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder, right elbow, and right knee disabilities. The claims are being remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that more development is necessary for the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left shoulder disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, and left wrist disability. The Veteran's current complaints and treatment records are insufficient to resolve these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent and 10 percent for his service-connected left knee disability, as well as his claims for service connection for a left hip disability and lumbar spine disability secondary to his left knee disability. The remand is due to incomplete medical opinions regarding the impact of the Veteran's flare-ups on his range of motion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of some issues which were remanded. The new and material evidence has reopened several petitions to reopen previous denied claims.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right knee condition warrants a remand for further evaluation and development.