Knee decisions — 2024

The Veteran's back disability and neck disability were denied increased ratings.,A separate 10 percent rating was granted for left knee limitation of flexion.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee tendinitis and strain on an aggravation basis, finding that the Veteran's preexisting right knee disability was aggravated during a period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) in August 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and clarification of medical findings related to the Veteran's neck, low back, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and left knee condition secondary to a service-connected right knee osteoarthritis, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to her military service.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to consider all relevant evidence. The Veteran's PTSD, back disability, bilateral foot disability, cervical strain, left knee condition, right parapatella tendonitis and patellar tendonosis (claimed as knee condition), left shoulder tenosynovitis, and sleep apnea are being reviewed.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits were granted effective December 17, 2020. The Board found that the Veteran met the criteria for these benefits as of August 8, 2019, but no earlier.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for an inflammatory bowel disorder and increased rating for right thumb strain. The left knee osteoarthritis case is denied as the Veteran's disability does not warrant a higher than 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease with urinary problems and related conditions, have rendered him unable to ambulate without the aid of assistive devices. As a result, he is entitled to a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing.

The Board has found that the AOJ erred in not adjudicating the Veteran's increased rating claim for left knee DJD with limitation of flexion prior to April 8, 2021. The case is therefore remanded for further action.

The Veteran's left hip limitation of extension is granted a 10 percent rating from June 14, 2021. The ratings for left ear hearing loss, right foot neuropathy, left foot neuropathy, right great toe scar, and left great toe scar are denied. A compensable rating for right knee scars is also denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for back pain and degenerative knee disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of her left knee disability, finding that there is no persuasive evidence to support a nexus between her current condition and active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of February 22, 2008, for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance is granted. The Board found that the Veteran has needed regular aid and attendance since at least February 22, 2008.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development, including obtaining TRICARE records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee soreness is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a left knee disability.,A rating of 20 percent, but no higher, is granted for the Veteran's left foot tenosynovitis due to moderate functional impairment caused by pain and flare-ups.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were denied. The decision does not specify the exact reasons for denial, but it is clear that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for higher ratings or earlier effective dates.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability, low back disability, and gastrointestinal disability (GERD) as secondary to his right knee and back disabilities. The Board found that there is no nexus between the current disabilities and active service.

The Veteran's left knee disorder and RUE radiculopathy were not incurred or aggravated by service, and there is no evidence of continuity of symptoms in the immediate years after service. The Board denied service connection for these conditions.,The Veteran's urinary urgency was rated at 40 percent under DC 7542 due to daytime voiding intervals less than one hour and nighttime awakenings more than three times, but he did not require absorbent materials or an appliance.