Knee Board decisions

The Board has decided that the claims for right wrist, back, and knee disorders are remanded due to inadequate examinations. The Veteran's right hip disorder is also being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for a left knee disorder due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives. The case is now pending for further review.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to issues related to the Veteran's death. The Appellant is seeking to substitute as the claimant in these matters, but the AOJ must first determine if she meets eligibility criteria.

The Board denied service connection for left and right knee conditions, finding that the current disabilities are not related to service.

The Veteran's Gulf War Syndrome, including respiratory issues, bilateral hand cramps, right knee strain, fatigue, diverticulitis, and colon polyps, is granted. The initial compensable disability ratings for scarring associated with the residuals of prostate cancer and right calf muscle strain are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various knee and back disorders have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for further examination regarding the Veteran's left knee disability, which is claimed as secondary to his service-connected right knee strain with arthritis.

The Veteran's left knee sprain with healed fracture fragment prior to January 29, 2020 is granted a 10 percent rating. From January 29, 2020, the Veteran's left knee sprain with healed fracture fragment is granted a separate 10 percent rating for limitation of flexion.

The Board has found that the VA examinations and opinions provided are inadequate, particularly regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's lumbosacral spine, left knee, right knee, and eye disabilities. The claims for these conditions are therefore remanded to allow for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and inadequate examination, requiring further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a bilateral knee disability and PTSD due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, thus denying his claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities have been rated at 10 percent each since July 25, 2014. The appeal is for higher ratings.,Temporary total evaluations based on convalescence from August 8, 2017 to October 8, 2017 and from January 9, 2018 to March 9, 2018 have been granted.

The Board denied service connection for left and right knee disabilities, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease.,Service connection was also denied for residuals of head trauma due to lack of a diagnosed condition.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and remanded the remaining issues due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for schizophrenia. The cases of back and left knee disabilities are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a right knee disability, finding insufficient evidence to establish a link between his current condition and his period of active duty.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right hand and right knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the merits is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding his bilateral eye condition, right knee disability, and bilateral foot condition.,A new VA examination will be scheduled for the Veteran to address his bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, bilateral shoulder disorders, and bilateral knee disorders due to inadequate VA examination rationales and failure to address the heightened duty to explain the benefit of the doubt rule.