Knee Board decisions

The Board has found that additional evidence was obtained after the issuance of previous statements of the case, and thus, a supplemental statement of the case must be issued.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for his left knee status post total knee replacement due to outstanding VA treatment records. The case must be returned to the Board after obtaining all relevant records.

The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral syndrome and associated instability are currently rated at 10 percent, with a separate rating for instability granted. The current ratings do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's appeals for separate disability ratings for his tibia and knee disabilities, as well as a GERD rating, are being remanded due to insufficient information in the record. The Board requests new examinations to ensure the severity of these conditions is accurately assessed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee strain, chondromalacia, and history of left knee meniscal tear status-post meniscectomy. The condition is deemed to have resulted from his military service.

The Board has ordered the Veteran to be examined for sleep apnea and left knee disability due to insufficient evidence in their claims. The VA will provide medical opinions on whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's left knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent for painful motion, but the Board finds that there has been substantial compliance with its remand directives and reiterates this decision.,Service connection remains in dispute for bipolar disorder, neck disability, right elbow disability, and skin disability. The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to August 25, 2016 is also pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sinusitis, bilateral knee disabilities, and right ankle disability due to insufficient reasons and bases. The claim for eye disabilities is also remanded with specific inquiries regarding etiology.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,The Board has remanded cases involving initial ratings for knee disabilities and a rating for adjustment disorder with depression to include anxiety.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of right knee, low back, and right hip disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing their onset during active service or being related to such.

The Veteran's right knee disability was rated at 20 percent prior to February 6, 2018 for degenerative arthritis and instability. From February 6, 2018 through March 31, 2019, a rating of 100 percent was granted for the residuals of total right knee replacement.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right knee disability is remanded due to the need for a new examination and additional information.

The Veteran's claims for metastasized renal cancer, BPH, and bilateral knee disability have all been denied as not service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development of evidence, particularly regarding U.S. Army Reserve records and a VA examination predicated upon those records.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to insufficient examination reports and conflicting medical opinions. The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10 percent, but his right and left ankle disabilities are not service-connected.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and readjudication due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's range of motion measurements.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are deemed to meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation grant, but a VA examination is needed to determine her eligibility based on current functional impairment.

The Veteran's appeal seeking to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a right ankle disability is dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal seeking entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability is dismissed.,Entitlement to a rating in excess of 80 percent for grand mal seizure disorder is denied.,Entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for a left (minor) shoulder strain, impingement syndrome and labral tear with superior labral anterior-posterior lesion is denied.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, acne with residual scarring, sleep apnea, tension headaches, left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, left knee degenerative joint disease, right shoulder tendinitis, lumbosacral spine degenerative arthritis, chronic right ankle strain, bilateral pes planus, right great toe injury, hypertension, left and right knee instability, and traumatic brain injury, have rendered him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment since June 11, 2012.

The Board has remanded the case for clarification of a pending claim for service connection for a right knee meniscal tear and readjudication of the rating for right knee chondromalacia patella with degenerative arthritis, in conjunction with the pending claim.