Knee decisions — 2024

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The claims for left shoulder, left knee, and left ankle disabilities are remanded due to procedural errors in the original decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral knee disabilities must be remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors in the examination and opinions of record. The matter is being returned for further development.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's left ankle, left knee, right hip, lumbar spine, and cervical spine disabilities are related to his service-connected motor vehicle accident. As such, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a failure to adequately develop the record, specifically regarding the Veteran's reported motor vehicle accident while stationed at Fort Hood. The AOJ must verify this history and readjudicate the claims in light of all evidence.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for a compensable initial evaluation and an earlier effective date for his service-connected limitation of left knee flexion.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee disability is being remanded for further evaluation as the May 2022 VA examination was inadequate to decide his claim.

The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral syndrome and lumbar muscle strain are granted service connection as they are related to his military service.

The Veteran's low back disorder, PDD, bilateral hip and knee disorders are all granted. The Veteran is also granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to consider the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and obtain necessary medical records. The claim will be reconsidered under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1728.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to consider the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and obtain necessary medical records. The claim will be reconsidered under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1728.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on six separate conditions has been dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal by his authorized representative.

The Board has remanded the claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation benefits due to changes in the Veteran's service connection claims, which were previously remanded. The AOJ will readjudicate these issues after additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a left knee condition were dismissed as the Veteran did not file timely notices of disagreement within one year of the rating decisions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee condition was dismissed because it was premature due to a deferred VA examination, and the appeal was not ripe.

The Veteran's right knee condition, specifically osteoarthritis, has been granted service connection. His hearing loss has been increased to a rating of 50 percent effective August 16, 2023.

The Board has granted service connection for lipomas and denied service connection for cataracts, left elbow condition, right hip disability, OSA, left knee condition, lymphoma (except Hodgkin's disease), right elbow condition, and right knee condition. Service connection was not established for sickle cell anemia.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee disabilities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a left knee disability, and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The right hip or back disorder manifesting with sciatic pain is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for clothing allowances for calendar years 2020 and 2021 are being remanded due to the need for additional information regarding his prior clothing allowance approvals, specifically related to back braces.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The left knee and low back conditions are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal conditions are granted. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea is denied.