Knee decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inconsistencies in medical reports and failure to comply with previous remand instructions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient nexus opinion and a need for further development.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his bilateral hip and left knee conditions are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports. The VA needs to provide updated examination reports that include range of motion in weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing positions, as well as additional loss of motion during flare-ups and with repeated use.

The Board has remanded both issues for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical opinions to address the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hand arthritis, low back disability, and right knee disability have been denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for bilateral hand arthritis. Service connection was not established for the low back or right knee disabilities as they were not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions, including PTSD, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, migraine headaches, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, left knee instability, left knee degenerative arthritis status post patella femoral ligament repair, right knee disability, sinusitis, rhinitis, and erectile dysfunction. The appeal is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral foot, right knee, and lumbar spine disabilities due to insufficient opinions on service connection. The left knee disability is also remanded as it is related to a pending claim of bilateral foot disability.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, including neck condition, bilateral knee condition, respiratory disability (asthma and COPD), and heart disability. The issues are being remanded due to unresolved questions regarding the presumption of soundness at entrance into service and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's right knee instability is granted a 10% rating effective January 31, 2006. The increased rating claim for the right knee disability and compensable extension limitation are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with previous remands and the need for an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's left knee disability and his service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for back pain, bilateral knee pain, and tension headaches have been granted. The cases are remanded for further examination to determine if the current disabilities are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to incomplete records from CJW Medical Center and Johnston-Willis Hospital. The claims are also remanded for issuance of an SOC regarding the effective date for a 10% rating for right foot hallux valgus.

The Board denied service connection for right knee disability, finding no evidence of a current disability during or within one year after service.,Service connection was granted for left knee disability, with the examiner noting that the Veteran's in-service injury resolved by May 2011.

The Board has dismissed all claims related to the Veteran's service connection requests, as well as his request for a compensable evaluation for tinea versicolor. The appeals are dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee arthritis is a chronic condition which first manifested in service and has presented continuous symptoms since, granting service connection for this disability.

The Veteran's bilateral eye disability is denied as there is no evidence of a superimposed disease or injury that created additional disability.,The Veteran's sleep apnea, headache conditions, sinus condition, erectile dysfunction, back disability, bilateral hip disability, and bilateral knee conditions are all denied as the evidence does not show these conditions began during service or within one year after separation from service.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates related to service connection and rating increases have been remanded.,No specific effective date has been determined as the appeal is currently in a remand status.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hand disability, left hand disability, and hypertension. The lumbar spine, right knee, and left knee disabilities are being remanded for further development.,Service connection is not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and potential Colvin violations. The right knee, headaches, seizure disorder, and cardiac condition claims are all being reviewed.

The Board has found that further evidentiary development is necessary and an additional remand is required for the Veteran's left axillary adenopathy with rhomboid spasm and left knee disability claims.