Knee decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5260.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including headaches, elbow and knee injuries, cervical spine issues, low back pain, bilateral knee problems, left shoulder disability, and cranial brain damage. The Board found insufficient evidence to link these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left knee and lumbar spine disabilities, finding that these conditions were caused by his service-connected right knee disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, and thus service connection for this condition is denied. The claims for back and right knee disabilities are remanded to allow for further examination and analysis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder, lumbar spine, right knee, and epistaxis disabilities. The decision is based on a lack of evidence showing onset during active service or relationship to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability, including patellofemoral pain syndrome and DJD, is not service-connected as it did not occur during or as a result of his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for urinary tract disorder, left hip disorder, left knee disorder, and bilateral foot disorder. The evidence did not establish a nexus between the current conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a left eye injury and a left knee condition due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability is remanded due to new evidence suggesting aggravation. The claims for increased ratings for his right fifth finger and right eyelid disabilities are also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee conditions are remanded due to the need for additional VA examination records.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's service connection claims for an eye disorder and joint disease. The Board has granted service connection for GERD, but remanded the increased rating claims for left knee disability, costochondritis, and bilateral foot disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of lower back pain, right knee pain, and left knee pain due to the unavailability of service treatment records. The Veteran's STRs need to be obtained from all appropriate sources.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and providing a new VA examiner's opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's current right knee disorders.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of his right hip, right knee, and left ankle conditions as they are not related to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and TDIU have been dismissed due to the death of his surviving spouse.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected left knee disability and his claimed arthritis of the right knee, hips, low back, and shoulders. The examiner is requested to provide opinions on whether these conditions are caused or aggravated by the service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the death of the appellant, as it does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these appeals.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his left knee disability and TDIU are remanded due to the submission of additional evidence since the last decision, as well as the need for updated VA treatment records and an examination.

The Veteran's left knee degenerative arthritis is currently rated at 10 percent for painful limitation of flexion and a separate 10 percent rating for painful limitation of extension since March 17, 2017. The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet criteria for higher ratings based on instability or other service connection theories.