Knee Board decisions

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lumbar spine degenerative disease, bilateral knee conditions, hypertension, and left carotid arterial endarterectomy. The issues include rating determinations for these conditions as well as a determination of TDIU prior to March 9, 2017.

The Veteran disagrees with the reduction of his 30 percent rating for right knee arthritis to 10 percent. The Board has not provided a statement of the case regarding this disagreement and thus remands the matter.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disorder was granted by the RO in September 2019, and he withdrew his appeal regarding whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen this claim. The Board dismissed the appeal as moot.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee replacements, finding that the Veteran's in-service injuries led to his current conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for DJD, right knee prior to August 4, 2014, was granted with a 20 percent rating. The claim for a higher rating since August 4, 2014, and for anterior translation, right knee, status/post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cholesterolemia, chronic gastritis, and GERD have been denied. The Veteran's claims for service connection for tension headaches, right shoulder disorder, chronic left rib cage pain, chronic chest pain (including tendonitis/costochondritis), right wrist disorder (including carpal tunnel syndrome), left wrist disorder (including carpal tunnel syndrome), left knee disorder (secondary to service-connected disabilities), and left calf disorder (secondary to service-connected disabilities) have been granted. The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia has also been granted, but the Board has remanded it due to a lack of VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for right knee disorder, sleep apnea, ovarian cyst, dermatitis/skin disorder of the face, and bone growth in mouth as there was no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for arthritis, right knee disability, and left knee disability due to outstanding National Guard treatment records. A VA medical opinion is needed to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are causing significant functional impairment, including difficulty with balance and walking. The Board has referred the claim of service connection for neuropathy and his amputation to the AOJ and ordered a VA examination to determine eligibility for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation grant.

The Veteran's service-connected right knee and ankle disabilities have prevented him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment since March 25, 2010. The Board has granted TDIU on an extraschedular basis for the period from March 25, 2010 to September 17, 2012, and reinstated the schedular TDIU effective July 26, 2016.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination reports and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's left knee disabilities, including their severity and impact on his ability to work.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of VA examination and outstanding records, which may affect the determination of service connection for right knee disability.

The Board denied service connection for psychiatric disorder, hearing loss, tinnitus, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder as there was no evidence of onset or causation during active service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a left knee disorder, increased rating for CAD prior to September 13, 2018 and greater than 60 percent thereafter, and TDIU due to service-connected disability prior to September 13, 2018. The Veteran's claims are remanded for additional development including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary to obtain an additional VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's right knee disability.

The Veteran's petitions to reopen the claims of service connection for a vision disorder, body rash, and back disorder have been dismissed. The petition to reopen the claim of service connection for left hand disorder has been granted.,The petition to reopen the claim of service connection for left knee disorder has been granted. The petition to reopen the claim of service connection for left foot disorder has been granted. The petition to reopen the claim of service connection for left ear hearing loss has been granted. The petition to reopen the claim of service connection for PFB has been granted.,The Veteran's petitions to reopen the claims of service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, as no VA examiner has provided an opinion regarding the relationship of any current disorders to service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of left knee and cervical spine conditions have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues regarding right knee and right thigh conditions.

The Veteran's application to reopen a claim for service connection of a right shoulder disorder is granted. The Board also remanded the claims for increased rating for left hip disability, and service connection for right shoulder and left lower extremity disorders.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The effective dates of certain decisions were also denied.