Knee decisions — 2024

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the left knee and remanded the issue of service connection for a left ankle disability.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected, while his dyslipidemia and other disabilities are denied. The case is remanded for further examination.

Service connection for asthma has been granted.,The claim of reopening the service connection for left knee disability was granted, but the issue is still pending as it has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including cervical spine, low back, right knee, left knee, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The reasons include a need to obtain additional evidence from the Veteran and his treating physicians, as well as an examination to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided were inadequate and requires additional opinions to determine if the Veteran's right knee disability is related to service or aggravated by his service-connected back disability.

The Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis status post tendon repair is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for vocal cord disorder, upper digestive disorder, right shoulder disorder, thoracolumbar spine disorder, and knee disorders. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee meniscal tear is remanded. The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU) is also remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder was granted. The Board also remanded three issues: right wrist disability, right knee injury residuals, and right knee subluxation and instability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability and lung condition have been denied. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,For the initial ratings of residuals of bilateral jaw injury, the Veteran is not entitled to higher ratings prior to October 19, 2021, or from that date onwards.

The Board has granted service connection for a digestive disorder. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and right and left knee disorders are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's right leg below-the-knee amputation, left knee disability, and right hip disability are being remanded due to the need for further development. The claim for migraines has been denied.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for his migraines, but the evidence does not support this claim.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for clarification regarding whether his left knee symptoms are attributable to his service-connected condition or a non-service connected condition (multiple sclerosis). Additional VA treatment records and an addendum medical opinion are needed.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his right knee disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining new VA examination and treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disorders due to insufficient compliance with prior remand directives.

The Veteran's claim for an increased level of SMC was denied as he does not meet the criteria for any of the available rates under VA regulations.

The Board denied service connection for left and right knee disabilities, COPD, and bronchial asthma. The Board found that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability is denied as not related to his in-service injury or a psychiatric disorder.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability is denied as not related to his in-service injury or a psychiatric disorder.,The Veteran's headache disability (claimed as migraine headaches) is denied as not secondary to his major depressive disorder.

The Board has granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities and IBS, which have rendered her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to assess the current severity and manifestations of the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability, including range of motion measurements and instability.