Knee decisions — 2023

The Board has granted a separate 10 percent rating for right knee lost extension, but denied higher ratings for right knee instability and limitation of flexion.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia patella, and post-traumatic arthritis, is rated at a 20 percent for the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's initial service connection claims for right knee tendonitis/tendinosis, left knee tendonitis/tendinosis, left humerus residuals of fracture, and left wrist sprain have been granted. However, the assigned ratings need to be remanded due to inadequate medical examinations conducted in August 2022.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in a previous VA examination report and the need for further evaluation of the Veteran's left knee disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right wrist, right knee, and left knee disabilities due to a lack of recent VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided were inadequate and remands the cases for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion to determine if the Veteran's right knee and left knee disabilities are related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for left knee, right knee, and low back disabilities as there was no evidence of injury during a period of active duty or inactive duty training that resulted in the current conditions.

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

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10% prior to January 31, 2022 and denied for higher ratings. The right foot surgery residuals are also rated at the maximum schedular rating available (30%) and no further extension of a temporary total evaluation beyond July 31, 2015 is granted. Service connection for left knee disorder, left foot disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction remains remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and a left ankle disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, right knee disability, head scars, and left shoulder scar as there is no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.,The Veteran did not provide sufficient medical evidence to support his claims of in-service injury or chronicity of symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication due to deficiencies in previous examinations and opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including back, neck, knee, and stomach conditions. The cases are being returned to provide VA examinations to address the nature and etiology of these disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion, and a new examination is required to determine if the Veteran's left knee disability is related to service.

The Veteran's right knee strain with subluxation and instability is granted a 20% rating from March 11, 2011 to March 21, 2018. A separate 20% rating for the meniscal condition is also granted from March 11, 2011.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's right knee condition and his military service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a right knee issue, but the VA examiners did not provide clear conclusions with supporting data.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral knee disability, finding no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that caused his current condition. The Board also noted there was no evidence of arthritis within one year of discharge.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for left ankle, broken leg, right knee, and lower back conditions have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hip and knee disabilities have not met the criteria for increased ratings, with flexion limitations below the required thresholds.,The case is remanded to further assess the severity of the Veteran's hip and knee conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for left knee disability, and the Board dismissed it.