Knee decisions — 2024

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of various disabilities due to improper procedural steps.

The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities are currently rated at 10 percent each, but the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted for either condition.,The claims for service connection for sleep apnea, headache disorder (secondary to TBI), and vertigo have been remanded due to insufficient evidence or procedural issues.

The Veteran's overall disability evaluation for his service-connected right and left knee disabilities is denied as the combined rating does not exceed 60% after conversion.

The Veteran's claims for a rating of 30 percent, but no higher, for ankylosis of the left knee and a rating of 20 percent, but no higher, for left lower extremity radiculopathy have been granted.

The Veteran's VR&E benefits claim is being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding the impact of his additional and increased service-connected disabilities on his employment capabilities. The case will be readjudicated after a new evaluation with a VRC.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to duty-to-assist errors and for additional examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral hand, cervical spine, and bilateral knee disabilities are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy is also granted as secondary to his service-connected lumbar disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for cervical disc disease, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, and right knee disability are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the claims of service connection for left and right knee swelling and pain, as well as uterine fibroids. The Veteran's service records need to be obtained, and a VA examination is required to address the etiology of her bilateral knee conditions and uterine fibroids.

The Veteran withdrew the issue of whether new and relevant evidence has been submitted to readjudicate their claim for service connection for a left knee strain.

Your appeals for service connection of left ankle and right leg/knee disabilities have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and has remanded the issues of service connection for right knee condition and right shoulder condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including skin, GERD, left shoulder, rhinitis, sinusitis, bilateral plantar fasciitis, IBS, and sleep apnea. The right shoulder, cervical spine, right knee, left knee, and erectile dysfunction claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection of left and right knee conditions due to inadequate VA opinions. The Veteran's knee conditions are being reviewed again.

The Board has denied service connection for a right knee disorder and remanded the claim of service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, finding that the Veteran's in-service knee pain is related to her current conditions.

The Veteran's left knee strain and right knee degenerative arthritis are rated at 10 percent each, with no higher ratings due to the degree of flexion limitation.,The Veteran's left occipital lesion is rated at a minimum of 10 percent based on residual symptoms.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to address the Veteran's claims for right hip pain and left knee pain, as there are missing service treatment records and incomplete military personnel records. The Veteran's current symptoms of right hip and left knee pain may be related to his active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral foot bony prominence and left knee disorder, finding no current disability related to service.

Effective dates of October 18, 2021, have been granted for service connection for left knee strain limitation of extension and flexion. An effective date earlier than November 1, 2021, has not been granted for irritable bowel syndrome and right knee strain with limitation of flexion.