Knee decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral knee conditions, including patellofemoral syndrome and DJD of the left knee. The decision resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for increased evaluation of neuritic head pains was granted with a rating of 50% effective November 1, 2013. The other claims were denied.,Service connection for restless leg syndrome and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran withdrew all five pending claims for increased disability ratings, including those related to left knee degenerative joint disease, right elbow arthritis, left elbow arthritis, right hand arthritis, and left hand arthritis.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examination and development due to the need for an opinion regarding repeated use over time, as well as a lack of recent medical evidence.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's right knee and ankle disabilities, as the current VA examinations did not provide sufficient information regarding the severity of the conditions during flare-ups.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to an internally inconsistent VA examination report and a need for a new evaluation of the Veteran's right knee disability.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to initial and increased ratings for left knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Veteran's initial ratings for left and right knee disabilities have been granted, but the Board has found that separate disability ratings of 10 percent or higher are warranted for each knee due to instability. The appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's hypertension and left knee disability.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's left knee disability or right knee arthritis are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is partially granted, with a 10 percent rating for left knee instability since March 7, 2014. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, right knee, low back, and right ankle disorders due to a lack of VA examinations addressing these issues. The Veteran is also seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder but no VA examination was provided for this issue.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disability and dismissed his appeal regarding a low back condition. The right knee disability is related to service, while the low back condition was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further development regarding her TDIU claim and potential changes in her combined rating.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, right knee disability, headache disability, tinnitus, and left shoulder disability. The decision found no current evidence of these conditions in service or within one year post-service, and the Veteran's claims were not supported by competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's right knee disability ratings for limitation of flexion, extension, and instability are denied. The claim for a TDIU is granted from September 29, 2015.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for a new examination. The Veteran's left knee disability is being reviewed again.

Your appeal has been dismissed without prejudice due to the Veteran's death. The case will be closed unless a proper substitution is filed within one year.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an extension of his delimiting date for Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits beyond August 28, 2009 due to a lack of medical evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities actually prevented him from pursuing his desired educational program.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee osteoarthritis, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his military service.