Knee decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his right and left knee patellofemoral syndrome, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and migraine headaches have been denied. The VA has determined that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities, as well as his claim for TDIU due to these conditions. Additional development is needed, including updated VA examinations and a review of the Veteran's employment history.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder has been reopened, but the appeal is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his left knee disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability and reopened the claims for right ankle and left knee disabilities. The case is remanded to obtain VA examination results and provide an opinion on the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected low back disability and his right ankle and left knee disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues except service connection for a fatty tumor of the right testicle, which was granted. The remaining claims were dismissed due to withdrawal.

The Board dismissed all issues related to service connection for various knee and foot disabilities due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, bilateral knee disability, and acquired psychiatric disability due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the onset of symptoms and their relationship to service.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative joint disease of the right and left knees, as well as diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's symptoms have been consistent with her in-service experiences.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a supplemental opinion is needed to address continuity of symptoms.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for left knee and lumbar spine, but denied both claims as there is no evidence showing a direct link to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection due to his request to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including the post-operative scar, is rated at 20 percent since January 1, 2016. This rating is in line with her current symptoms and examination findings.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his right knee disability and an update on his unemployment status.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a sleep disorder other than sleep apnea, left knee condition, and rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar strain. The Veteran's appeal is currently pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inconsistencies in the medical evidence and the need for further examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to deficiencies in previous VA examinations and missing medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new one must be conducted.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a finding of service connection for left ankle arthritis, left knee arthritis, DDD/DJD of the thoracolumbar spine, or DJD of the cervical spine. The Veteran's STRs do not contain any records indicating these conditions during his active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee with dystrophic calcification and instability of the right knee are both denied initial compensable ratings. The healed right tibia/fibula fracture is also denied an initial compensable rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and adjudication due to incomplete medical records and need for additional examinations.