Knee decisions — 2023

The Veteran's PTSD, lumbar spondylosis, patellofemoral pain syndrome right knee, left shoulder pain, and right hand fracture reconstruction are all being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for new examinations.

The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome rating was reduced from 30 percent to 10 percent, effective November 10, 2018. The Board found that the evidence did not establish sustained improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and incomplete records. The Veteran's right knee disorder is being reviewed for service connection, with a focus on whether it is related to her in-service airborne operations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder, right and left knee conditions, hip and ankle arthritis, tinnitus, and other impairments, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board finds that the criteria for a TDIU are met.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee osteoarthritis have been remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to assess the severity of his disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, lumbosacral strain (claimed as low back condition), left hip strain with painful motion, left knee strain, lateral collateral ligament of the left ankle, flexion limitation of the left thigh, and extension limitation of the left thigh due to a lack of definitive evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran is required to undergo additional VA examinations for these claims.

The Board has denied service connection for right shin splints, left shin splints, right knee disability, left knee disability, right hip disability, and left hip disability as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examination and requested documentation. The Veteran is seeking service connection for left knee disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including delusional disorder and depression.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left shoulder impingement and left knee injury with degenerative arthritis were denied as a matter of law due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to April 25, 2021.

The Board has granted service connection for right hip joint replacement and impingement, left knee joint osteoarthritis, and a back condition. The Veteran's back condition is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is for service connection and a higher rating for his right knee and shoulder disabilities. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lower back disability and right knee disability are granted with an effective date of August 11, 2011.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions are inadequate and requires updated medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's bilateral knee and hip disabilities are related to active service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for a left knee disability was granted, and his claim for fibromyalgia was denied. The Board found that the Veteran had a current left knee disability that began during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right lower extremity knee and sciatic nerve radiculopathy, together with organic diseases such as coronary artery disease, sinusitis, and hypertension, result in the loss of use of one lower extremity and affect balance and propulsion. The Board grants entitlement to specially adapted housing but dismisses the claim for a special home adaptation grant.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip and left knee disabilities due to his failure to appear at scheduled VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions as secondary to his service-connected right hip arthralgia.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a VA examination to determine if his left knee disability is related to his service-connected right knee disability, including any gait disturbance and weight shifting.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, a left knee disability, and a back disability due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's left knee disability is caused or aggravated by his service-connected right knee disability. The Veteran contends that his left knee disability is related to his service-connected right knee disability.