Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's left wrist fusion is rated at 50% effective from August 1, 2016. His middle finger right hand injury does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. Service connection was denied for arthritis of multiple joints, TBI, and left knee disorder other than service-connected left knee arthritis.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 10 percent for residuals of right knee contusion should be remanded to allow for a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) to consider additional evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for a right knee disability due to further evidentiary development being necessary.

The Board dismissed the appeals for a rating in excess of 30 percent for ischemic heart disease, service connection for right and left knee disabilities, low back disability, and hypertension.,The Board also dismissed the appeals for service connection for right and left foot disabilities. The appellant withdrew these claims at his September 2019 hearing.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include TBI, headaches, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee disabilities, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions had their onset during or are otherwise related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's IVDS of the spine is not manifested by incapacitating episodes or unfavorable ankylosis, so a higher rating than 40 percent is denied.,For the left knee disability, flexion was limited to 110 degrees with pain and extension to 0 degrees. The examiner did not find additional range of motion loss due to pain, weakness, fatigability or incoordination during flare-ups. A higher rating than 10 percent is denied.,For the right knee disability, flexion was limited to 110 degrees with pain and extension to 0 degrees. The examiner did not find additional range of motion loss due to pain, weakness, fatigability or incoordination during flare-ups. A higher rating than 10 percent is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and consideration due to insufficient notice of scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of various conditions have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded claims for right ankle and left knee disabilities, as well as a TDIU rating.

The Board has determined that clarification of the medical evidence is necessary before appellate review and these matters are REMANDED for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for osteoarthritis of the knees, feet, and acute cholecystitis (also claimed as cholelithiasis) due to insufficient evidence or further clarification is needed.

The Board has denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a right knee disorder, and a left knee disorder. The case is now being remanded to obtain additional evidence and conduct further examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for a current examination to determine the severity of his service-connected left knee replacement residuals.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder disorder. The issues on appeal are service connection for right knee disorders, which have been denied, and service connection for a right shoulder disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's knee disabilities require additional examination and records to determine their current severity, as well as SSA disability benefits records. The issues of higher initial ratings for his knee disabilities and TDIU are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a back disorder, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.,There is no medical evidence linking the current diagnoses to the Veteran’s military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right knee disability, and a VA examination is needed.

The Board has remanded several service connection and rating issues due to the need for new examinations, as well as additional development of the TDIU claim. The neck disorder, right knee disorders, and lower extremity radiculopathies are all being examined again, while the TDIU issue is also being addressed.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition. The Board has also remanded for further examination to determine if any back or knee disorders are related to service.

The Board denied service connection for right and left leg disorders, as well as the Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to July 14, 2018. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the current leg disorders to service or service-connected conditions.