Knee decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was granted. The claims for initial disability ratings in excess of the current ratings for right knee instability, right knee limitation of flexion, and left knee limitation of flexion were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee condition, finding that there was no evidence linking his current disability to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure of the Veteran to report for a scheduled examination. The Veteran is advised that she may have adverse effects on her appeal if she fails to cooperate with further attempts to schedule an examination or does not report for any scheduled VA examination without good cause shown.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disorder and a low back disorder, finding no link between the disorders and events in service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional VA opinions regarding the Veteran's service-connected painful hand, knee, and foot joints. The Veteran will be given another opportunity to provide supporting evidence and authorize VA to obtain any outstanding private treatment records.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral ankle and right knee disabilities, as well as a back disability. The Veteran's current diagnoses of these conditions are not related to his military service.,Service connection for posttraumatic headaches is remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities are rated at 20 percent each, effective throughout. The case is remanded for further development regarding the right ankle disability and TDIU claim.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The left and right knee strains, as well as plantar fasciitis of the feet, were denied. Service connection for PTSD was also denied. However, an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for lumbar spine disability prior to December 17, 2014 and from March 1, 2015 to November 30, 2015 was granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to address issues related to service connection, disability ratings, and medical examinations.

The Veteran's left knee eburnation osteoarthritis bone spur is now rated at 40 percent disabling from March 26, 2020. His right knee eburnation osteoarthritis bone spur remains at a 10 percent rating since the effective date of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral foot, ankle, hip, and knee disorders have been denied as they are not shown to be related to service.,The Veteran's claims for a heart disorder due to exposure to herbicide agents have also been denied.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to incomplete medical records and an inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee patellofemoral syndrome were initially evaluated at 10 percent, but the Board has ordered a remand to reassess their severity.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased ratings in excess of 10 percent for lumbar spine strain, chronic patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, chronic rotator cuff syndrome of the right shoulder, painful scar of the right ankle, and chronic tendonitis of the left first metatarsophalangeal joint.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's right knee disability, specifically during flare-ups.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate examination of the Veteran's knee disabilities, including limitations on motion and flare-ups. The TDIU issue is also inextricably intertwined with the outcome of the knee disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for left knee patellofemoral syndrome is being remanded due to unreadable medical records from Hulburt Field Air Force Base.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for right knee, left knee, and right ankle disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left and right knee disorders, finding that they are related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right knee instability and residuals of a right fibula fracture due to inadequate examination findings and need for additional medical opinions.