Knee Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of a back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including back pain, right knee sprain, major depressive disorder, fibromyalgia, and migraines, have rendered her unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to March 23, 2022.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection to left knee degenerative arthritis has been dismissed due to the appellant (Veteran) withdrawing their appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right shoulder, right knee, and left knee disorders due to outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran's hearing loss claim is denied as his bilateral hearing acuity does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Veteran is unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment due to her service-connected disabilities, and the Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request for readjudication of his service connection claims for eczema, right knee osteoarthritis, left knee osteoarthritis, and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The AOJ is now required to address these claims on their merits.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, insomnia disorder, right knee arthritis, lumbosacral strain, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for various disabilities, including back pain, ankle joint pain, knee conditions, and wrist sprain. The evidence did not support granting higher ratings or establishing service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for lumbosacral strain and left knee condition due to inadequate examinations in determining service connection. The Veteran is entitled to additional VA examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to his military service, including injuries sustained during active duty.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to complete statutory duties, which may serve to substantiate the appeal. The Veteran's claim for service connection for right leg injury, including right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, will be reconsidered.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right hip, left hip, right knee, left knee, cervical spine, neuropathy of upper and lower extremities, and migraines. The reasons given include lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment or for adaptive equipment only, as they do not involve physical loss or permanent loss of use of hands or feet.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and will need further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the left knee disability.

The Veteran's low back disability is not rated higher than 20 percent due to the lack of forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or less, and no favorable ankylosis.,The Veteran's left knee disability is not rated higher than 10 percent due to the absence of limitation of motion.

Your increased rating claim for left knee disability and service connection claim for lumbar spine disability have been fully granted, so there is no case or controversy remaining.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disability, finding that it began in service and is related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings for irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease, right knee instability, acne, and scars have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee arthritis, diabetes mellitus, and right hallux valgus were denied as new and relevant evidence did not tend to prove or disprove the elements of service connection.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for tension headaches secondary to PTSD and obstructive sleep apnea secondary to PTSD are granted.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to service connection for various disorders, including left knee disorder, cervical spine disorder, left hip disorder, left ankle disorder, headache disorder, hearing loss, tinnitus, and upper extremity radiculopathy. The Board has determined that these claims are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including right ear hearing loss, CTS, ankle disorders, elbow disorders, hip disorders, knee disorders, and neck disorders. These claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.