Knee decisions — 2022

The Veteran's right knee disability, including an ACL tear and associated symptoms, was granted a 10 percent rating from September 20, 2007 to May 20, 2009.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The TDIU claim remains part of the right knee increased evaluation claim.

The Veteran's back disorder, neck disorder, right shoulder disorder, left elbow disorder, and left knee disorder have been granted evaluations. The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), right upper extremity radiculopathy, and left upper extremity radiculopathy have also been granted evaluations. An effective date of September 30, 2020 has been established for these service connection awards.

The Board has ordered remand for additional development due to the need for a thorough and contemporaneous examination of the Veteran's right knee disabilities, including addressing his reported symptoms and flare-ups.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right knee patellofemoral syndrome was granted with an effective date of July 17, 2015.

The Veteran's initial ratings for left and right ankle disabilities were granted, while the rating for his right knee degenerative arthritis was denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's right knee disability, secondary to his left knee disability, is granted as service-connected.,An effective date prior to August 12, 2016, for the assignment of a 10 percent rating for residuals of left knee sprain is denied.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to inadequate examination reports for assessing the severity of his left knee disabilities, including limitation of extension and instability. The VA examiner must provide a full description of all service-connected left knee disabilities, assess their severity, and offer opinions regarding functional loss and stability.

The Veteran's migraines were granted a rating of 30% effective October 22, 2016. Ratings for right and left knee conditions remain denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for knee conditions have been denied. The Veteran currently does not suffer from a nerve condition of the left or right knee, and his current knee disabilities are rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee condition, hemorrhoids, and obstructive sleep apnea have been reopened.,Effective dates prior to November 30, 2015 are denied for the awards of service connection for lumbar spine condition, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's left hip disability is service-connected. The right hip, low back, and left knee disabilities are remanded for additional examination and opinion.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, anxiety and depression, is granted as service-connected. Bilateral shin splints are denied. The rating for the left knee condition remains at 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed cranial injury, neck muscle spasms, right knee joint pain, and left knee joint pain.

The Veteran's request to reopen a previously denied claim for service connection of a right knee condition is denied. The evidence submitted does not provide new and material information that could substantiate the claim.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability, left knee disability, right shoulder disability, and headaches. The decision is based on the Veteran's consistent complaints of pain since separation from service and supportive medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee osteoarthritis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is etiologically related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right hip, bilateral knee, and lumbar spine conditions due to a lack of in-person examinations. The Veteran is requested to provide evidence via telephone or telemedicine.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, GERD, thyroid disorder, fibromyalgia, cholecystitis, skin disorders, and joint issues is granted. The decision also remands the claims for an eye disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and other related secondary service connection claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right knee disorder and whether it is related to his service-connected left knee disability.