Knee Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand two issues related to the Veteran's left and right knee disabilities due to inadequate examination findings. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 10 percent prior to January 9, 2022, for her service-connected left knee meniscal tear with osteoarthritis has been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inconsistencies in medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right knee disability, carpal tunnel syndrome of the bilateral wrist, and right ring finger. The VA is required to provide a new examination and obtain nexus opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee strain on the basis that obesity, caused by service-connected Cushing's disease, was a substantial factor in causing the Veteran's left knee strain.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back and bilateral knee disabilities due to a failure to substantially comply with its prior remand order. The claim is being returned for obtaining etiological opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of issues related to service connection for bilateral heel disabilities, timely substantive appeal regarding severance of service connection for degenerative joint disease of the left knee, rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative joint disease of left knee from 2009 to 2017, and entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has remanded this case due to inadequate opinions regarding direct and secondary service connection for a right knee disability. The Veteran's reports of ongoing right knee pain since an in-service fall are not addressed, and the significance of radiographic evidence is unclear.

The Board has dismissed all issues of appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a right knee disorder due to inadequate medical opinion regarding whether it was aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected left knee disability. The appeal is now pending again with the Court.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is rated at 100 percent, and his back condition is granted a rating of 100 percent. The right thumb condition and left knee condition are both denied.

The Veteran's service-connected left and right knee conditions have been rated at the lowest possible level (10%) due to their current severity, which does not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee condition was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,Service connection for bilateral shin condition is not granted as there is no persuasive evidence showing the current condition is related to service.

The legacy appeal for a compensable rating for left leg compartmental syndrome is dismissed. The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his left knee disability are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for automobile and adaptive equipment or for adaptive equipment only due to lack of evidence showing loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet, hands, vision impairment, or ankylosis of knees or hips resulting from service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines, bilateral flat feet, a bilateral shoulder condition, asthma, cervical spine condition, thoracolumbar spine condition, and bilateral knee conditions are being remanded as further medical examination is needed to determine the nature and cause of these disabilities.,Your current hearing loss disability is currently rated as noncompensable. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to new evidence received, including VA examination reports. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a back disability related to his left knee disabilities and an increase in rating for his right knee disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability has been granted. The claims for stomach condition, left knee disability, right knee disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's right knee degenerative arthritis, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and tendinitis are now rated at 30% effective July 30, 2016. The Veteran's depressive disorder is now rated at 70%. A TDIU has been granted.

The Veteran's bilateral knee disorders are currently rated at 10 percent each for traumatic arthritis, limitation of extension and recurrent subluxation. The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical records and a new examination to determine the current severity of his disabilities.