Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's left knee disability, including from patellofemoral syndrome to osteoarthritis and subsequent surgeries, warrants a rating of 60 percent since March 29, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, as secondary to his service-connected adjustment disorder, has been granted. The issues of entitlement to a higher rating for left wrist tenosynovitis and whether new evidence supports reopening claims for right knee and left knee disabilities have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left knee degenerative joint disease and right knee strain due to insufficient evidence in the September 2016 VA examination report. The Veteran's current conditions are being evaluated again.

The Veteran's claims for Brugada syndrome, bilateral hand arthritis, allergies/sinus issues, HTN, and skin condition have been reopened due to new and material evidence. Service connection has been granted for left knee strain with DJD and right knee strain with DJD.,Other service connection claims remain pending: Brugada syndrome, bilateral hand arthritis, allergies/sinus issues, HTN, and skin condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for musculoskeletal disabilities, including bilateral hips, knees and left wrist conditions. The VA medical opinions obtained following the July 2022 Board remand are inadequate and require further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to September 11, 2010.

The claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions considering all periods of active duty, including ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA. The Veteran's statements regarding his history of onset and observed symptoms related to low back disability are also considered.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development to obtain medical opinions regarding his right knee conditions from specific time periods.

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities have been rated at 10% since May 16, 2017. The Board denied increased ratings for both knees.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, left knee disability, and right knee disability due to unclear findings regarding his current hearing loss status and insufficient examination reports addressing service connection.

The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with degenerative changes resulted in a 30 percent rating from May 1, 2009 to February 22, 2010. From July 1, 2010 to August 7, 2023, the Veteran received a 30 percent rating for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with degenerative changes and a 10 percent rating for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.

The Veteran's sleep apnea began during active service and is granted.,The Veteran has a current acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety, depression, PTSD, and alcohol use disorder related to his in-service stressor. A VA examination is needed to assess whether the Veteran meets the diagnostic criteria for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and earlier effective dates have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the severity of his lumbar spine condition prior to January 14, 2020, and assessing the current severity of his bilateral knee conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional consideration, including a new examination to assess the Veteran's left wrist disability and determine the nature and etiology of his left knee disability. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development and need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's left knee disability, its relationship to service, and whether it is secondary to diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings related to his left elbow and left knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The Veteran's skin condition is presumed to be related to her Gulf War service.

The Board has decided to remand two issues related to the Veteran's right knee disability, including a higher rating for his anterior cruciate ligament tear and meniscal tear, as well as a compensable rating for scar tissue. The decision is based on the need for additional medical examination.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection and rating for chest pain, hearing loss, left shoulder pain, major depressive disorder, left ankle pain, left hip pain, left knee pain, right ankle pain, right hip pain, and a compensable rating for dry eye syndrome.