Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal of the evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected degenerative arthritis left knee and his claim for service connection for skin condition have been dismissed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right wrist, right knee, and right ankle disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at a combined 20 percent, effective December 11, 2016.

The Board has determined that there have been substantial compliance issues with the previous remand directives and thus, the appeal is being returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, back disability, right knee disability, and left ankle disability. The Veteran will be provided with a VA examination to address these issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional information from Social Security Administration (SSA).

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board upheld the RO's decisions regarding right knee degenerative joint disease, lumbar spondylosis, and sciatic nerve radiculopathy from September 24, 2021 onwards. However, separate 20 percent disability ratings were granted for femoral nerve radiculopathy (both lower extremities) effective September 24, 2021.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate examination reports. The Veteran is advised to provide copies of any Army service treatment records in his possession, as well as outstanding private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for back and bilateral knee disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions in prior examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the evidence does not establish a current disability or link to service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the evidence does not establish a medical nexus between his low back condition and service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to incomplete verification of periods of active duty and inactive duty training, as well as issues related to service connection for various disabilities. The Veteran is also seeking a TDIU prior to April 26, 2010.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and the Veteran needs a new one.

The Board has remanded the claims for further evidentiary development due to the AOJ's failure to obtain private records from San Juan Capestrano Hospital. The SSOC was not provided to the Appellant.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right and left knee disorders due to insufficient evaluation of the Veteran's lay statements regarding his knee conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including depressive disorder and knee conditions, caused him to need regular aid and attendance. The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment since September 28, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with recurrent subluxation were denied due to his failure to report for a necessary VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the Veteran's lay observations of knee pain during and after service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve involvement) as secondary to a service-connected degenerative arthritis and spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine. The issues regarding neck/cervical spine disability and right knee disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to determine the severity of the Veteran's right knee instability and arthritis throughout the period on appeal.