Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for right and left knee tendonitis/tendinosis with patella tendon rupture status post surgical repair were denied prior to July 2, 2019. Ratings in excess of 10 percent thereafter were also denied. Separate noncompensable ratings for right and left knee limitation of flexion from August 23, 2023 were assigned.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and reopening of his service connection claim are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his bilateral dry eye syndrome.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations, as well as the retrieval of outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's knee disabilities have been remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and providing a retrospective medical opinion regarding the severity of his knee conditions from February 2011 forward.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an additional examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bone, muscle, or joint disabilities, as well as any hand, shoulder, arm, and hip diagnoses. The examiner is asked to consider the Veteran's reports of pain throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to July 19, 2019. The case is being remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right knee disability is being remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his left knee condition and bronchitis was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support ratings in excess of 10 percent for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lumbar spine and knee conditions, prevented him from maintaining gainful employment effective from July 29, 2018.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including degenerative joint disease and a meniscal tear, is rated at 20% for limitation of motion. Separate ratings are granted for limitation of extension (10%) and instability (20%).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for recurrent knee, lumbar spine, and hip disabilities due to inadequate examinations and the need for further development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral knee disability, finding that it is related to his active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis and chronic ACL tear, but has remanded his claims for left knee disability and right foot plantar fasciitis due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, lower back, cervical, right ankle, and left ankle disorders are remanded due to insufficient evidence of a current disability during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional VA medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's current disabilities of the hips, shoulders, knees, and cervical spine are related to his active service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating determinations have been dismissed due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal of these issues.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities are currently rated at 10 percent each for limitation of motion, with no higher ratings warranted based on the evidence provided.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for back, right knee, left knee, and left hip disabilities, as well as his rhinitis and sinus headaches. The issues are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions addressing the relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's service.

The Board has dismissed all claims as the Veteran passed away during the appeal process.