Knee decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his bilateral knee conditions were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for limitation of flexion or a rating in excess of 10 percent for patellofemoral syndrome.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for further development and consideration, including a new examination to assess his current hearing loss and knee disabilities.

The Board denied entitlement to a higher evaluation for left knee instability and limitation of motion, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection for any of the conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to non-compliance with previous remand directives and insufficient medical opinions. The case is now pending further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and updated medical records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his previously denied claims for left ankle, right ankle, left knee, and right knee disabilities. The cases are now remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's reported neurological disorder, bilateral knee disability, and right shoulder disability are related to service or early manifestations of his service-connected ALS.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination addressing specific medical evidence related to the Veteran's right knee condition. The matter is now being returned for further development and consideration.

The Board has granted effective dates of May 19, 2006 for separate 10 percent ratings for right and left knee painful extension.,The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for sinusitis is remanded. The TDIU claim from May 19, 2006 to May 6, 2016 is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine, left knee patellofemoral syndrome, and right knee joint strain with patellofemoral syndrome due to inadequate VA examinations.

The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, back spasm, idiopathic urticaria (skin hives), PTSD, and right lower extremity joint issues have been reopened.,Service connection is granted for a lumbar spine disability and left knee disability.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on his right shoulder and right inguinal hernia with residual scar have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these claims. The Board has also remanded cases regarding left knee disability, including limitation of flexion, instability, and extension.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee and left knee degenerative arthritis status-post open reduction and internal fixation of distal femur fracture and proximal tibia fracture, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions had their onset in service.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is rated at 30 percent from February 15, 2022. He also received a TDIU effective from the date of his claim.

The Veteran's right elbow tenosynovitis is granted service connection. The issues of left hand disability and bilateral hearing loss have been withdrawn from appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee strain, finding that the Veteran's pain began during his active military service and persists to present. The decision is based on the Veteran's lay statements, STRs, and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee, left leg, and bilateral shoulder disabilities made him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation by January 30, 2008.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to additional evidence being generated since January 2021 and not reviewed by the AOJ.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.