Knee Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee patellofemoral syndrome and service connection for lower extremity radiculopathy due to incomplete development. The Veteran will need additional VA examinations to address her range of motion, as well as an addendum opinion regarding whether her lower extremity neurological disorder is caused or aggravated by her service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's right knee replacement, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic right knee disability in service or continuous symptoms since service separation. The Board also found that the current right knee disability is not related to any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for osteoarthritis of the right knee was denied. The claim for TDIU prior to May 28, 2013, was also denied as there were no service-connected disabilities that rendered him unemployable.

The Board has remanded the case due to an incomplete evaluation of the Veteran's medical records and a need for clarification on whether his service-connected disabilities aggravated his left knee strain.

The Board has ordered a remand for the issue of service connection for a right knee condition, which is related to his service-connected left knee disability. The remand requires obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for further evaluation due to inadequate examination and inextricably intertwined with the rating assigned for the Veteran's service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for a left knee disorder and has remanded several issues related to his right big toe fracture residuals, left ankle sprain, right ankle sprain, right knee arthritis, and lumbar strain.

The Board has granted service connection for osteoarthritis with degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right knee, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining private treatment records and providing an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral knee disorder.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of service connection for right leg disability, other than right knee osteoarthritis. As a result, the Board dismissed this case.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder, hip, and knee disabilities. The right leg disability is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right knee disability, and left knee disability have been granted. The rating assigned is 10 percent for the right knee disability.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including post-operative residuals, meniscal tear, lateral instability, and ankle & knee arthritis, is rated at 30 percent since March 14, 2016. The issues of entitlement to higher ratings are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability and found that the Veteran was not entitled to TDIU from November 3, 2016 to October 16, 2018 due to her major depressive disorder. The issue of TDIU from October 16, 2018 onward is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for right and left knee disabilities due to ongoing issues with pain, stiffness, and functional limitations.

The Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU effective April 1, 2013.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations. The issues of service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, back condition, tinnitus, headache condition, COPD, stomach issues, and bilateral knee condition are being returned to the RO for further review.

The Veteran's appeal for higher initial evaluations for her right knee disability and surgical scar was denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support a rating in excess of 100% prior to December 1, 2014, and/or in excess of 30% thereafter.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss, but denied service connection for left ear hearing loss and low back disorder and bilateral knee disorders.

The Board has dismissed the claims of entitlement to an initial rating in excess 10 percent for right knee degenerative joint disease, entitlement to an effective date prior to April 14, 2009, for the grant of service connection for right knee degenerative joint disease, and entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) as the appellant did not perfect an appeal regarding these claims.