Knee decisions — 2023

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral knee disability, finding that it is related to his active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis and chronic ACL tear, but has remanded his claims for left knee disability and right foot plantar fasciitis due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, lower back, cervical, right ankle, and left ankle disorders are remanded due to insufficient evidence of a current disability during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional VA medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's current disabilities of the hips, shoulders, knees, and cervical spine are related to his active service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating determinations have been dismissed due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal of these issues.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities are currently rated at 10 percent each for limitation of motion, with no higher ratings warranted based on the evidence provided.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for back, right knee, left knee, and left hip disabilities, as well as his rhinitis and sinus headaches. The issues are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions addressing the relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's service.

The Board has dismissed all claims as the Veteran passed away during the appeal process.

The Veteran's left knee surgical scars are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.,Rosacea, hypertension, and kidney cysts service connection claims are remanded due to inadequate opinions in the November 2021 VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions provided prior to the AOJ decision. The Veteran's right knee and bilateral shoulder disorders are being examined again to determine if they are related to his military service.

Your appeal for service connection of a left knee disorder has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with this matter.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, as he is limited to sedentary work due to his foot and knee conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee and right foot osteoarthritis, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions had their onset in service.

The Board has denied service connection for right shoulder and left shoulder conditions, as well as the right knee condition (secondary to a service-connected left knee condition) and chronic constipation. The claims for these issues are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disorders, including back, right shoulder, left wrist, right knee, and ankle issues. The reasons include a lack of continuity of symptoms post-service and incomplete medical records.

The Board has denied service connection for musculoskeletal and neurological disabilities of the right and left knees, finding no current disability related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left knee disability, specifically whether it is related to service or secondary to a previously service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his left knee disability is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for folliculitis is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities are denied.,There is no indication that the Veteran has been diagnosed with radiculopathy of the lower extremities, and there is insufficient evidence to establish a causal relationship between his low back disability and these conditions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased rating claims related to his right foot, left foot, right knee strain, and right ankle strain.,The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn by his representative.