Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings for left knee conditions has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran. The appeals for a total disability rating for individual unemployability and DIC benefits are also dismissed.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for further development and evidence collection.

The Veteran's migraines are granted service connection due to exposure to environmental hazards in the Persian Gulf. The cases for left and right knee disabilities are remanded as requested by the Board.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to lack of substantial compliance with its previous directives.

The Veteran's left knee and thoracic strain disabilities were denied increased ratings, with the case being remanded for further examination.,Service connection was not established for chronic allergic conjunctivitis due to lack of direct service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, left knee and left shoulder was denied as he failed to report for a VA examination scheduled in conjunction with his supplemental claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development regarding her character of discharge from active duty. The AOJ must address whether she was insane at the time of her offenses and if so, determine if an acquired psychiatric disorder caused her behavior.

The Board has determined that further remand is necessary to address the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to outstanding VA treatment records and issues with communication regarding his fiduciary.

The Veteran's initial ratings for right knee degenerative changes and left leg compartment release were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on motion loss or instability.

The Board has remanded the cases due to additional development being necessary, including obtaining SSA disability records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for left knee strain and patellofemoral arthritis due to inadequate notification of a scheduled VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and SMC for his service-connected left ankle and knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right ankle sprain, tinnitus, meniscal tear with degenerative arthritis of the left knee, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and others, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU on an extra-schedular basis.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her left knee disability prior to March 20, 2017 is denied as she was already receiving the maximum schedular rating under Diagnostic Codes 5003 and 5258. The claim for a rating in excess of 100 percent from March 20, 2017 to May 1, 2018 is also denied due to the highest schedular rating being assigned. From May 1, 2018 onwards, the Veteran's left knee disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there are no chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his knee disabilities and other issues have been remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for her lumbar spine and right knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating prior to May 4, 2023 or since then.,For both periods of time, the evidence showed limited range of motion but no ankylosis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine and left knee conditions due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran seeks service connection for these conditions, which he contends began during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current disabilities for which service connection can be granted, including right and left foot disorders, bronchial asthma, knee, hip, shoulder, or neck DJD, or cervical spondylosis. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury, disease, or symptoms.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection claims have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current knee conditions and his active military service.