Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by patellofemoral pain syndrome and osteoarthritis, has been rated at 10 percent since December 1, 2015. The Board found that the current rating adequately reflects his symptoms and limitations.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to procedural defects and non-compliance with previous instructions.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU prior to April 3, 2014 and from February 1, 2016 to August 9, 2022 is remanded due to the need to refer his case to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Appellant's service connection claims, including tinnitus and PTSD. The character of discharge determination is also remanded. Other specific disabilities are also being reviewed for potential service connection.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his thoracolumbar spine and right knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding range of motion testing and other relevant factors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his left and right knee disabilities due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal, and the Board dismissed it.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to a procedural defect in the docketing of their appeal under the AMA, and they need to provide VA treatment records from the Austin Vet Center.

The Board dismissed the appeals for various compensable rating claims due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, right hand degenerative arthritis, left knee degenerative arthritis and strain, right foot contusion, and right great toe disability manifested by pain. The decision is based on credible lay evidence showing continuous symptoms since separation from active duty.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied in April 2004, and the effective date of service connection is being denied prior to April 29, 2014.,Claims for various foot conditions, ankle conditions, wrist condition, low back condition, knee conditions, hip condition, bronchitis, sleep apnea, hypertension, and headaches were all denied.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding evaluations in excess of 30 percent for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, 10 percent for bilateral knee strain, 20 percent for bilateral shoulder strain, 10 percent for bilateral wrist strain, and 10 percent for bilateral hip strain. The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran not timely filing a VA Form 10182.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for low back disability, radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities, and limitation of flexion of the right knee were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's service-connected right BKA (below the knee amputation) and related conditions have been found to meet the eligibility criteria for an automobile allowance, as they result in effective loss of use of his right foot.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and evidence of record are insufficient to make a determination on the Veteran's claims for service connection. The Board is therefore remanding these issues for further development.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative, and all claims have been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder strain, right knee disability, and left knee disability have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of new theories of entitlement.,Remand is also necessary to ensure all relevant VA treatment records are associated with the file and to address the Veteran's Gulf War status in relation to his claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's current knee symptoms are caused or aggravated by his service-connected foot disabilities. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left and right knee disabilities due to insufficient medical opinion regarding their etiology. The Veteran's VA treatment records from February 2022 onwards need to be obtained, along with any relevant non-VA records.