Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim to reopen a low back disability was denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to support the claim.,Service connection for neck disability was denied as there is no evidence of current disability related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and evaluation due to new evidence indicating a worsening of the Veteran's left knee and back disorders. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multisystem illness related to Gulf War service is denied.,Claims for increased ratings and effective dates are also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee, right knee, and lumbar strain with degenerative changes based on the Veteran's credible statements about an in-service motor vehicle accident.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted service connection.,The Veteran's claim for a bilateral foot disability has been dismissed as the issue is no longer in dispute due to an October 2015 rating decision granting service connection for tinea pedis of the bilateral feet (also claimed as jungle rot of the feet and legs).,The Veteran's claim for a bilateral knee disorder remains pending and will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's right knee disability was rated at 20 percent for the entire appeal period, including a separate rating of 10 percent for instability.

The Veteran's cervical spine, left knee, and right knee disabilities were not incurred in or aggravated by service.,Service connection for substance abuse was denied as the Veteran's depression is not considered to be due to his service-connected condition.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee osteoarthritis but denied claims for left knee osteoarthritis, bilateral elbow rheumatoid arthritis, hyperthyroidism, and an eye disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to outstanding VA treatment records and an addendum opinion from a VA examiner. The issues include increased rating for myocardial infarction, service connection for right and left knee disabilities, and TDIU.

The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities have been granted an increased rating to 20 percent for the entire period on appeal.,Service connection for a back condition (right sacroiliac strain) is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and bilateral knee conditions, but has remanded the cases of respiratory and heart disorders due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II, degenerative joint disease, right knee, and left knee due to incomplete examination opinions and need for additional development regarding herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the claim for a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities. Additional development is needed, including contacting the Veteran's former employers and reviewing newly received evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new one must be conducted to determine if the Veteran's bilateral knee condition is related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and new evidence. The Veteran's right knee disability is being reviewed again for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right knee and right leg conditions due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability and chronic pneumonia is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for left total knee arthroplasty prior to April 8, 2019, and in excess of 30 percent from June 1, 2020, as well as the issue of TDIU are being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and anxiety disorder and depressive disorder have been granted.,The Veteran's claim of a compensable disability rating for right hip strain has been remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back and left knee disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.