Knee decisions — 2023

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of breast cancer is granted under the provisions of the PACT Act. Service connection for a right knee disorder and left knee disorder are denied. The issues of entitlement to initial compensable ratings for carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as service connection for foot disorders and varicose veins, are remanded.

The appeal regarding the timeliness of a March 2017 Notice of Disagreement (NOD) for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed.,Entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for unstable scar of the medial vertical scar of the right knee and entitlement to an effective date earlier than June 12, 2009, for a noncompensable rating for scars of the medial vertical scar and medial small scar of the right knee are both dismissed.,Entitlement to a separate rating for right quadriceps and calf atrophy is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD, migraines, left knee strain, and OSA. The Board found that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service complaints or injuries.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee, hip, and low back disabilities have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The cases are now remanded for further examination and development.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including meniscal condition and instability, has been rated based on the severity of symptoms. The rating is mixed over the entire appeal period with some periods receiving higher ratings for specific conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right knee pain due to inadequate examination findings. The Veteran is required to be provided with a VA examination by an examiner who will address the etiology of his claimed bilateral knee conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or disease that caused current disability. The Veteran contends her knees began hurting during active duty, but there are no STRs indicating such injuries or diseases.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, as secondary to service-connected IVDS with lumbar stenosis with DDD. The case will be further developed by scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to VA treatment for cervical spine, right shoulder, and right knee disabilities caused by a stress test on July 29, 2009.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings due to a lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives regarding obtaining potentially relevant records concerning his claim for disability/retirement benefits held by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to insufficient nexus opinions provided by VA examiners.

Service connection has been granted for left elbow, shoulder, and knee disorders.,The Veteran's migraines have also been granted service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected left wrist sprain, left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, right medial epicondylitis, painful elbow motion, left elbow medial epicondylitis (painful elbow and forearm motions), left knee strain, and thoracolumbar strain are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 100% disability rating. The right leg, neck, and bilateral knee disabilities are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's hiatal hernia is rated at 30% from January 20, 2012 and 60% as of April 14, 2023. Service connection for left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability are all denied.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for scars of the right knee was denied, and his claim for a higher rating for right knee disability status post medial meniscectomy with degenerative joint disease is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received, but the specific nature of the issues remains unclear as they are still being evaluated on their merits.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective June 6, 2019. The Veteran's left knee condition remains pending for further evaluation.,The Veteran's left knee tendonitis and recurrent subluxation/persistent instability are both remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for right and left knee disabilities, left testicle disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for major depressive disorder.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the Board did not provide a clear and specific error in their previous decision.