Knee Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for upper right lip scar, anterior/medial right knee scar, and left shoulder scars. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for left lower extremity radiculopathy and left shoulder injury residuals were remanded.

The Veteran's left knee degenerative joint disease has worsened since the last examination in June 2015. The Board finds a remand necessary to obtain updated VA examinations and records.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's left knee disorder may be related to his service-connected right knee disability, but a new examination is needed to determine this.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps on face and neck) is denied as there is no evidence of the condition during or near his period of service. His bilateral hearing loss, however, is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to noise exposure in service.,The Veteran's right knee arthritis, left knee arthritis, and degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for ischemic heart disease was dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for a right knee disability, upper and lower back disability, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded as it has not yet been addressed.

The Veteran's right knee meniscal tear, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, status post arthroscopic surgery is granted with a 10 percent rating for the entire period on appeal. A separate 20 percent rating is granted for his right knee limitation of flexion.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a bilateral knee condition (claimed as chondromalacia) and remanded it for further development.

The Veteran's right knee disability prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment beginning May 8, 2012. The Board granted a TDIU effective that date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and earlier effective dates for his service-connected right knee disabilities due to incomplete examination results. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection decisions were made.

The Veteran's service connection claims for tinnitus, bilateral knee osteoarthritis, and a sleep disorder are granted. The low back disability claim is remanded due to the need for an adequate VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in evaluating evidence and not considering all service-connected disabilities when determining TDIU. The Veteran's PTSD, along with other service-connected conditions, will need further examination.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and examination, including service connection claims for various conditions. The Veteran's claim to reopen his bilateral hearing loss claim is granted.

The Board has remanded the issue of an increased rating for right knee DJD from October 11, 2018 due to lack of relevant medical records. The remaining issues have been addressed and are denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot condition, right hand carpal tunnel syndrome (recharacterized), left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral knee condition, and low back condition due to new and material evidence. The claims are remanded for further development including VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, right ear hearing loss, bilateral knee disability, myopathy type 2 fiber atrophy (claimed as due to chemical exposure), and lumbar spine disability. The decision is final.

The Veteran's right, left knee disabilities, neck disability, back disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression), headaches, and ED have been granted service connection. A rating of 60 percent has also been assigned for the urethral stricture.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability, liver disability, and MRSA have been denied. The claim for service connection for a right knee disability has been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records review regarding his left knee condition and varicose veins.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left knee and bilateral foot disabilities due to inadequate VA examination, and requests a new examination with medical opinions.