Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee instability are remanded due to the inadequacy of the November 2023 VA examination and incomplete review of records, as well as the need to associate private treatment records with the claims file.

The Board has identified additional evidence that was not considered in the previous decision and has requested a waiver for its consideration. The claims are being remanded to allow for readjudication of these issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection related to asbestos exposure, hearing loss disabilities, and a right knee disability are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The cervical spine and wrist nerve disabilities remain under consideration.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and effective dates related to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disability, right acromioclavicular disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, TDIU, and DEA.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to service connection and rating for psychiatric disorders, lower back disabilities, and right knee disabilities. The Veteran withdrew these issues from appeal.

The Board has denied service connection for neck, back, bilateral hip, bilateral knee, and bilateral ankle disabilities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of hearing loss and bilateral knee disability due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left knee disorder, bilateral foot disorder, and hemorrhoids due to inadequate medical opinions. The cases are now pending with VA for further examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to insufficient reasons or bases in the previous decision. The VA examiner did not adequately address the Veteran's lay statements about his symptoms during service.

The Board has remanded the remaining issues on appeal due to procedural errors in recognizing the Veteran's VA Forms 10182 and placing his appeal on the AMA Hearing Docket. The Veteran's appeal is now under the legacy system, and he must file a timely VA Form 9 or VA 10182 to continue his appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not ready for appellate review and must be remanded due to outstanding service records and need for new VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for right knee arthritis and instability due to new evidence and development needs. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings and service connection for various conditions is remanded due to incomplete medical records, inadequate examination reports, and the need for additional opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sinusitis is denied as there is no current disability. The initial compensable rating for bilateral hydrocele is also denied due to lack of evidence of atrophy or removal of both testes.,Multiple issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities are remanded, including lumbosacral strain, allergic rhinitis, groin strain, convergence insufficiency, restless leg syndrome, eczematosis, serborrheic dermatitis, TBI with associated migraine headaches and PTSD, right knee strain, and GERD. The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected back disability and left femur fracture disability with left knee disability. The Veteran is expected to cooperate in this process.

The Board has been unable to locate a military medical separation examination in the claims file and is therefore remanding the appeal for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Veteran's left knee disability is granted a separate rating of 10 percent for slight instability beginning on March 11, 2009. His right knee disability is granted a 10 percent rating for limitation of flexion and a 10 percent rating for slight instability beginning on March 11, 2009. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted a 40 percent rating from March 11, 2009 to October 11, 2023.

The claim to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for schizophrenia (now also claimed as manic depression, bi-polar instability, boredom, and inability to concentrate and follow instructions) is granted. Service connection for schizophrenia (now also claimed as manic depression, bi-polar instability, boredom, and inability to concentrate and follow instructions) is denied.