Knee Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability and his left knee disability. The claim will be reviewed again with additional examination.

The Veteran's request to reopen his previously denied claims of service connection for left knee DJD and lumbar spine DDD were granted. The claim for service connection for DDD was not reopened due to lack of a nexus to service. The TDIU claim was also denied.

The Veteran's petitions to reopen claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and bilateral knee degenerative arthritis were denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding medical records and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to a right knee disability resulting from VA surgery is being remanded for further development, including obtaining SSA records and private medical records.

The Veteran's TBI residuals and left knee instability ratings have been restored, with the exception of SMC benefits which were restored from October 17, 2012.

The Veteran's lower back disability is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, migraines, and bilateral knee disabilities are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and a right knee disability have been reopened. However, the preponderance of evidence does not support these claims.,Service connection was denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) due to lack of in-service diagnosis or treatment.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if there is a right knee disability related to service, and to assess the severity of the Veteran's painful scars on his wrist.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's conditions are related to his service-connected right knee disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for a higher rating for right and left knee disabilities, as well as the claim for TDIU due to bilateral knee disability. A new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's knee conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development of his left knee and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the Veteran's VA treatment records and his VR&E files, as these documents are relevant to the issues on appeal.

The Veteran's application to reopen his service connection claims for headaches, lumbar spine disability, cervical spine (neck) disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability is granted. The claim for hypertension remains pending.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection for left leg length discrepancy, but granted claims for service connection for left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, and lumbar spine disability. The Veteran's preexisting conditions were aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for right wrist injury, left wrist injury, hypertension, and left knee condition due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination. The examiner will assess whether his current left knee disorders, including arthritis, are related to his military service and if they are caused or aggravated by his service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's dry eye syndrome is granted with a 20 percent rating, and the maximum schedular evaluation for tinnitus is denied. Other claims are either denied or remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA medical examination reports and failure to address functional loss. The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 10 percent, but he contends it should be higher.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's below the left knee amputation is secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. The case will be returned for further development.