Knee decisions — 2024

The Veteran's PTSD claim is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his request for a hearing and the Board finds that he has satisfied all requirements to dismiss the issue.,Service connection is granted for right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and sciatica of both lower extremities secondary to lumbar spine strain. The Veteran will need further examination to determine if these conditions are related to service.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded as he has not provided authorization for the release of his federal tax returns and additional information regarding his employment status during the appeal period.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to decide the claims for service connection of Erectile Dysfunction, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The Veteran's reports of symptoms during service are considered in determining whether there is a link between his current conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and right ankle disorder due to outstanding medical records and additional opinions are needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right knee disabilities were denied, with the effective dates for the granted ratings being August 24, 2015.

The Board denied service connection for heart disability, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), back disability, shoulder disability, and knee disability as there was no evidence of onset during or related to active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee, hip, and shoulder disabilities due to an inadequate VA medical opinion in the March 2023 decision. The Veteran contends that his current musculoskeletal disabilities are related to combat injuries during service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for several issues including service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, left knee strain, PTSD, and right shoulder subacromial bursitis with labral tear. Additionally, the effective dates for certain conditions are also being reviewed.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back and right knee disabilities due to insufficient evidence, including a lack of VA examination. The case is sent back for further development.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability is rated at 20 percent since April 14, 2023. The left knee disability remains rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's low back disability is granted as service connected. The issues of entitlement to service connection for neck, bilateral hip, left knee, right knee, bilateral ankle, bilateral feet and toes, bilateral shoulder, bilateral wrist, and left hand pointer finger disabilities are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and the need for additional examinations. The issues include low back, neck, left shoulder, right shoulder, right knee, and left knee conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral knee disorders, including whether they are related to service or a service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's TBI was granted service connection, but the back and arthritis claims are being remanded for further examination.,Service connection is sought for a brain injury (TBI), a back disability, and arthritis of the left knee/leg. The Board has found that service connection may be established based on aggravation during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of VA examination, and it is recommended that the Veteran be scheduled for one.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disorder and a right knee disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his in-service incidents and medical records. The issues of psychiatric disorders, left ankle disability, and right leg disability are being reviewed with additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left knee condition, which is claimed as chondromalacia and tendonitis. The decision also remanded several other issues related to ankle injuries and a right thumb condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left knee strain are being remanded due to insufficient development of the record and need for a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's depression is granted as secondary to his service-connected low back and right knee disabilities, effective April 14, 1999.,Effective April 14, 1999, the Veteran is granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, bilateral knee pain, and obstructive sleep apnea have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence.,Service connection has been granted for obstructive sleep apnea.