Knee decisions — 2023

The Veteran's service-connected tinnitus, arteriosclerotic heart disease, and left knee disability have been granted. The hair disorder claim was denied. A 20% rating for the left knee based on limitation of flexion is granted, effective from December 17, 2019.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current knee disabilities are related to his in-service injuries.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis. The claims for bilateral ankle condition and bilateral flat feet and plantar fasciitis are remanded due to procedural errors in the VA examination opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines is granted. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise regarding the onset of the Veteran's migraines and their recurrent symptoms since his first period of active service, thus granting service connection.

The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating. The claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Veteran's hypercholesterolemia is not a disability for VA purposes, and there is no evidence of current hemorrhoids or bilateral shin splints.,Pending determinations on the right foot condition, gout, conjunctivitis of the right eye, facial injury, migraine headaches, left ankle condition, obstructive sleep apnea, and left knee condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective date determinations are being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence not previously considered by the RO.

The Veteran's appeals for higher initial disability ratings in several conditions have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn all his pending appeals.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for back, right knee, and left knee disabilities as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's right shoulder, left knee, and back disabilities were granted separate 10 percent ratings from November 2, 2015 to May 23, 2016. A rating higher than 10 percent for the right shoulder disability was denied during this period.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to new evidence and a need for additional examinations. The Veteran's endocrine system disorder, including pituitary adenoma, hyperprolactinemia, and hypogonadism, is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for right hip flexion limitation, right hip abduction limitation, and right knee medial meniscus tear due to additional development being required.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Board has determined that the appellant's left knee and left ankle disabilities are not related to service, and thus denied service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee and left knee osteoarthritis, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his in-service arthritis diagnosis.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for increased ratings and service connection due to outdated medical examinations. The Veteran's left knee conditions, back disorder, right hip disorder, and left hip disorder are all under review.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between service and current knee disorders.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence, as well as for her back and right hip disabilities. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

Your appeals for service connection of cervical spine, lumbar spine, and left knee disabilities have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran while his appeal was pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for left ankle, left knee (limited flexion), left knee (painful extension and functional loss), left knee (slight instability), and lumbar disabilities due to insufficient opinions in the August 2021 VA examination reports. Additional examinations are needed to address the Veteran's disorders during the period on appeal.