Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's cervical spine, ankle, knee, hip, and shoulder conditions are being remanded for further development.,Specifically, the Board is requesting additional medical opinions to determine if these conditions are secondary to his service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional VA and private treatment records, specifically from Samaritan Village.

The Veteran's left knee disability has worsened since 2018, and a new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has reopened the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new evidence received since a final December 2007 rating decision. The remaining issues on appeal, including those related to back disability and other conditions, are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral shoulder strain, a bilateral knee disability (claimed as chronic joint pain), a bilateral elbow disability (claimed as chronic joint pain), and a bilateral hand strain. The Veteran's bilateral foot disability is also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for low back, right knee, and left knee disabilities. The decision is based on the current evidence showing these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's left knee instability and osteoarthritis are being remanded for further examination to determine the extent of his disability, particularly during flare-ups. Additionally, a VA examination is needed to assess the collective impact of his disabilities on his employment.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal for increased ratings of left knee disabilities and instability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities due to insufficient evidence in the record, particularly regarding whether these conditions are related to his military service or any presumed exposure events. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current ankle and foot conditions are not related to his active service, and arthritis is not shown to be related to his service. The right knee condition and gastrointestinal condition (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) need further examination.,Further medical opinions are needed regarding whether the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus have been granted. The remaining issues of back condition, GERD, sinus condition, respiratory condition, and scars are remanded due to the need for further medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for right knee instability, status post ACL repair/medial hemiarthroplasty with antalgic gait, and right knee medial meniscus tear due to insufficient development of evidence regarding range of motion during flare-ups and repetitive use.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee patellofemoral syndrome, as well as hypertension. The remand is due to inadequate VA opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for right knee conditions were denied. The Board found that the earliest evidence of these conditions was not prior to the date of his supplemental claim, and thus no earlier effective dates could be granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU from December 18, 2018. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to December 18, 2018 is remanded for referral to the Director of Compensation Service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or disease, and no indication that the current disability may be related to service.

The Board has granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for a bilateral knee disorder and a right ankle disorder, but has remanded both issues due to new evidence received after the initial denial.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current chronic headaches and migraines are not related to her service, and therefore, denied service connection for these conditions. The issues of service connection for bilateral knee disability and back disability have been remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for hepatitis C, cirrhosis of the liver, a left knee disorder, and bilateral flat feet were denied. Bilateral flat feet was granted service connection.