Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's left shoulder and right knee disabilities have been granted ratings of 10 percent, but no greater. The left shoulder disability is rated for musculoligamentous strain with DJD, while the right knee patellofemoral syndrome and musculoligamentous strain with DJD are rated for limitation of motion.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound, as well as compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1151 for left and right knee replacements.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a more detailed examination of his left knee disability, including pain levels during range of motion tests.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to conflicting evidence regarding employment status and a need for further examination to assess occupational impairment.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claims for service connection for a low back disability and right knee disability.,The claims of entitlement to service connection for a low back disability, right knee strain, and insomnia are being remanded for additional development.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability and granted an initial rating of 10% for degenerative changes of the left knee, effective from May 25, 2010.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claims on appeal can be adjudicated, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling VA examinations to assess current severity of service-connected disabilities, and considering extraschedular considerations for some issues.

The Veteran's increased disability ratings for right and left knee disabilities have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's right knee disability and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened, and he is now entitled to increased ratings for his left and right knee patellofemoral syndrome. The appeal regarding the low back disorder, left hip condition, right hip condition, left ankle condition, right ankle condition, impairment of intellectual functioning, acquired psychiatric disorder (including a mood disorder and depression), and individual unemployability has been remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and evaluation, specifically regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right knee disability and the severity of his left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to clarify the Veteran's prior surgeries and obtain any outstanding VA treatment records. The TDIU issue is inextricably intertwined with the rating issues.

The Veteran's right knee replacement is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for a right shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, and secondary service connection for a right knee disorder. The Veteran's current conditions are being reviewed due to lack of chronicity from service to diagnosis.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss. The cases of residuals of broken nose and joint pain are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inconsistencies in medical opinions regarding the onset and causation of the Veteran's right knee disorder, as well as the relationship between his right and left knee disorders.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disorder due to incomplete factual premise and lack of recent medical evidence. A new VA examination is needed to determine if his current right knee disorders are at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for recognition of J.E.R. as a helpless child of a Veteran on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support prior to age 18 due to lack of timely filing of a Substantive Appeal. The appeals for service connection for cervical spine disability and right knee disability are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for a right knee disability and whether it is secondary to left femur fracture. The Veteran will need to undergo another VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, as they are reflected in the disability ratings assigned.