Knee Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left hip strain, right hip strain, and left knee strain with degenerative joint disease due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is also being asked to complete a VA Form 21-8940 (Veteran’s Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability) and for updated VA treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for cardiomyopathy, left knee condition, and sleep apnea. Service connection was denied for a back condition.

The Veteran's left knee brace is approved as an additional clothing allowance due to his service-connected left knee chondromalacia.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete medical records and need for additional opinions regarding the etiology of his disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and TDIU are remanded due to insufficient evidence of current disability severity, including lack of recent VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability, respiratory disability (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnea), hypertension, hemorrhoids, and bilateral intention tremor of hands have been denied.,The Veteran's respiratory disability was granted an initial non-compensable rating from December 15, 2015 onwards.

The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected TBI, lumbar spine problems, and bilateral knee issues has been granted special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities are not related to his active service, but additional evidence is needed for other conditions. The Veteran will need to provide updated treatment records and undergo a new VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee and right knee disabilities, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection and increased ratings for her bilateral lower extremity rheumatoid arthritis, right and left heel disorders, and right and left knee disorders. The Veteran will be scheduled for VA examinations to assess the nature and etiology of any diagnosed conditions, as well as their severity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and requests for examinations.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disorder, but has remanded it to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his current right knee and hip disorders. The issues of entitlement to service connection for a right hip disorder and back disorder are also being remanded.

The Veteran's application for a clothing allowance due to his use of bilateral knee braces in 2015 was not filed within the one-year period, and therefore, he is denied.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was obtained after the most recent statement of the case and a new VA examination is needed due to increased severity of service-connected tension headaches. The claims for an initial compensable rating for tension headaches and TDIU are being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee osteoarthritis, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service. Service connection was also granted for back disorder, but a remand is required due to inadequate examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for low back disability, left knee disability, hypertension, seizure disability, and TDIU due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need to address the issue of service connection for hypertension in an SSOC.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial rating greater than ten percent for left and right knee disorders, as well as the TDIU claim due to a lack of recent VA treatment records and examination. The Veteran's service-connected knee disorders are expected to be re-evaluated.

The Veteran's appeals for higher initial ratings for neck, left and right knee disabilities, and a left ankle disability have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, reduction of rating following right knee total knee arthroplasty, and TDIU due to service-connected right knee disability. Additional evidence is needed from VA facilities and medical records are required for a comprehensive evaluation.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bursitis of the right knee, Haglund's deformity of bilateral heels, lower back condition, acid reflux, bilateral callus condition of the feet, and pseudofolliculitis. The appeals are granted to that extent.