Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities are currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board finds that additional development is necessary due to the significant worsening of his conditions since the last examination, and he should be afforded a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The right hip disorder and flat feet claims are denied as new evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim, and there was no aggravation of pre-existing conditions. Bilateral hearing loss is granted, but back, left hip, and knee disorders are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA treatment records and the need for a new examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology and relationship between the Veteran's right knee meniscus tear and his service-connected disabilities, including his right knee ACL repair residuals.

The Veteran's right-knee disorder was evaluated at a 10 percent rating prior to December 16, 2016 and denied an increased evaluation.,The Veteran's status post total right-knee replacement was evaluated at a 30 percent rating from February 1, 2018 and denied an increased evaluation.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied prior to July 13, 2016 due to his service-connected schizoaffective disorder. From July 13, 2016, the claim is moot as he already receives SMC based on housebound status.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his sleep apnea. The examiner is requested to provide an addendum opinion addressing these issues.

Service connection is granted for a neck condition, right eye condition, and bilateral knee condition.,The Veteran's current diagnoses of hypertensive retinopathy and open angle glaucoma are considered to be related to his service-connected right eye condition.

The appeal for total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed as the benefits have already been granted. The left knee claims are remanded due to new evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for entitlement to service connection for left knee, right knee, and left shoulder disabilities, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate etiology opinions provided by a VA examiner. The claims are being remanded for new examinations and opinions from new examiners.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right trochanteric bursitis, limitation of extension of the right hip, and limitation of adduction of the right hip have been denied. The highest possible rating under applicable diagnostic codes has not been met.,The Veteran’s claim for an increased rating for residuals, medial meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament tears, status post reconstruction surgery, right knee is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the nature and likely etiology of all left leg pathology, including a left knee scar. The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is being reviewed.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for his service-connected right knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and retrospective medical opinions.

The Veteran's left knee disability rating was reduced from 20% to 10%, but the Board restored a 20% rating effective September 1, 2015.

The Veteran's left knee disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected right knee disability. The rating for the right knee ACL tear and limitation of extension remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a left knee disorder due to inadequate compliance with its March 2019 remand directives and internal inconsistencies in the December 2020 VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's bilateral shoulder and left hand degenerative arthritis are granted service connection, as is the separate disability rating for semilunar cartilage dislocation of the left knee. The increased disability rating for left knee limitation of motion during flexion remains denied.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to new evidence and symptomatology.

The Board has denied service connection for right and left knee conditions, finding that the Veteran's current bilateral knee disabilities are not related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee disabilities, as well as obstructive sleep apnea. The evidence is in equipoise that these conditions were incurred or caused by the Veteran's active duty service.