Knee Board decisions

The Board has decided that the Veteran should be scheduled for a DRO hearing due to her request, and the appeal is being remanded accordingly.

The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent for limitation of flexion, but the Board denied an increased rating in excess of 10 percent.,The Veteran was also denied entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's respiratory disability, including an undiagnosed illness and asthma, is granted on a presumptive basis due to service in the Gulf War. The right knee disability does not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability, generalized anxiety disorder, right knee instability, right shoulder disability, and left elbow disability have all been granted ratings.,Specifically, the Veteran's left shoulder disability has been rated at 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives, including obtaining medical opinions on range of motion and functional loss.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to increased disability ratings for right knee disorders and service connection for sleep apnea due to additional development being required.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, a back condition, left knee osteoarthritis, and right knee osteoarthritis have all been denied. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has been granted a 70% rating from August 31, 2018 to February 10, 2020.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence. The AOJ will review this evidence and readjudicate the claims.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, right hip, and left hip disabilities due to incomplete records from Malcom Grow Medical Center at Joint Base Andrews.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted.,Resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor, several conditions were found to be incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right knee traumatic arthritis and instability due to insufficient evidence from previous examinations, including a lack of recent VA treatment records. A new examination is required to assess the current severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases of hearing loss of the right ear and right knee condition due to insufficient evidence and incomplete medical opinions. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered after obtaining additional information and a new examination if necessary.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left knee and left hip disabilities due to insufficient evidence in their respective opinions. Additional examinations are needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, a back disability, and bilateral knee disabilities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability. The effective dates and ratings will be assigned by the RO.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a right knee disorder and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection for his right knee and low back conditions are being remanded due to the inadequacy of the previous VA examinations.

The Board has determined that remand is necessary to obtain private treatment records and ensure the record contains an adequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral leg amputation was caused or aggravated by his service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral wrist disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The case is remanded to obtain the Veteran's complete service personnel records and verify stressors. Another examination is needed to assess hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's bone sclerosis, right hip disorder, and right knee disorder are granted as secondary to service-connected conditions.,Service connection for the Veteran's hemorrhoids is also granted.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable.,Service connection for left knee patellofemoral arthritis, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and bilateral elbow cubital tunnel syndrome has been granted. ,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder with alcoholism) has also been granted.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for residuals/effects of a dental abscess and root canal was denied in the August 2009 rating decision.