Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records.,Specifically, the Board is requesting that VA obtain relevant treatment records from various sources and schedule the Veteran for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for urinary disability, bilateral knee disorders, and bilateral hip disorders due to a lack of adequate aggravation opinions. The Veteran is also being remanded for additional development regarding his claims for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate as well as for a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left knee disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for back, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to inadequate examination in June 2018. The case must be remanded for a comprehensive VA examination and opinion addressing all theories of entitlement.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle and left knee arthritis, as these issues were not adequately addressed in the previous VA examination.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including instability and traumatic arthritis, is currently rated at 30 percent. The appeal for a higher rating has been denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim from July 24, 2017 through September 11, 2017 was denied because he had been working to a level of substantially gainful employment during this period.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in previous opinions and a need for additional records. The Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis is being reviewed again with new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea but remanded the right knee condition claim due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for her migraine headaches is denied.,The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for her right and left knee degenerative arthritis, as well as her cervical strain are all remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining a retrospective opinion regarding the Veteran's employability prior to December 13, 2012, and referring the claim to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a new examination to address the severity of his right knee disability and its impact on his employment.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a bilateral knee disorder has been dismissed due to their death.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for psychiatric disabilities and a rating for his lumbar spine disability. The remaining issues are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for a right knee disorder and a renal mass. The Veteran's claims are pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for entitlement to service connection for his left shoulder disorder and right knee disorder due to inadequate medical opinions in the previous VA examinations. The new addendum opinions are required to consider the Veteran’s complete medical history, including STR entries related to his knee conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate development, specifically failing to schedule a VA examination for the right knee disability claim. The Veteran's lay statements and service treatment records are considered in forming an opinion.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative arthritis of the left knee was denied. Separate ratings were granted for left knee instability and painful motion during extension, with a separate rating assigned for post-meniscectomy degenerative arthritis.

A rating of 20 percent for dislocation of the semilunar cartilage of the right knee is granted.,For the appeal period prior to January 22, 2016, a separate 10 percent rating for slight instability of the right knee is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 20 percent for his left knee post-operative left medial meniscectomy with arthritis, other than instability is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to July 19, 2017 is also denied.