Knee decisions — 2023

The Veteran's service connection claims for migraine headaches and obstructive sleep apnea were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,Service connection for degenerative disc disease of the right knee with limitation of extension was granted, but a higher rating is not warranted due to lack of additional functional impairment during flare-ups.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for his left leg and left knee conditions due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The case is also remanded for a determination on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various foot and knee conditions due to inadequate medical opinions in prior decisions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disability, finding that there is no evidence to support a relationship between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for left knee disability, lumbar spine disability, bilateral shoulder disability, and skin disability due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected bilateral knee disability is being remanded due to the need for another VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee and right hip disorders, as well as his increased rating claims for right knee, right ankle, left ankle, bilateral pes planus, and bilateral hallux valgus disabilities. The cases are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee and left ankle disabilities, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his active duty service. The right knee, right ankle, and left hip issues remain under consideration as secondary to the now service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has determined that the claims for a rating in excess of 30 percent for right knee replacement, combined ratings exceeding 60 percent, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities are remanded due to inadequate development.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were dismissed. The Board found that the evidence was in equipoise as to whether the Veteran had right knee instability, warranting a separate 10% disability rating. Other issues are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to incorrect characterization of issues, changes in contact information, and scheduling errors. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an allergy to penicillin and increased ratings for various disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder has been withdrawn.,Service connection for low back and knee conditions have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's left knee limitation of flexion is rated at 10 percent, and left knee instability from March 19, 2014, is granted. The right ankle disability claim has been denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development and consideration of his service connection claims, including a new VA examination to determine the etiology of his left knee disorder and psychiatric disability. The rating for his back disability is also remanded due to inadequate examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of left ankle, right ankle, and right knee disabilities as there is no evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active duty.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of increased ratings and TDIU, as indicated in the April 2022 supplemental statement of the case. The Veteran's right hip, knee, foot, and left foot disabilities are being remanded to issue rating decisions addressing these issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The right knee was rated at 10% prior to December 12, 2019, and at 20% from that date onwards. For the lumbar spine, a 40% rating was granted effective January 15, 2014, with TDIU also being granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further evaluation due to unclear functional loss and incomplete examination reports.

The Board has remanded the claims for posttraumatic stress disorder, right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, allergic rhinitis, bilateral foot condition, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, right knee pain, left knee pain, degenerative disc disease, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, sleep apnea, and benign prostatic hypertrophy due to incomplete service treatment records.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for a left knee disorder, cervical spine disorder, and sinusitis have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The issues of service connection for these conditions are now on appeal.,Service connection is denied for a cervical spine disorder as there is no chronic in-service injury or disease that caused the current disability.