Knee Board decisions

The Board has granted an initial rating of 10 percent for right knee instability, but has remanded the issue of entitlement to a higher initial rating for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome based on limitation of motion.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50% and denied for an increased rating.,A separate 20% rating for the right knee meniscus tear, effective October 28, 2020, has been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee degenerative arthritis, finding that the Veteran's in-service complaints of knee issues are related to his current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and an earlier effective date for his service-connected cervical spine, right knee, and left knee disabilities are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected left knee ACL disability due to inadequate examination and failure to comply with prior remand directives.

The Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, right knee patellar enthesopathy, and asthma are all found to be related to service. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left knee condition and left foot pes planus on the basis of in-service aggravation. The Veteran contends that his left knee disability is due to parachute jump landings, while his left foot pes planus was aggravated by multiple jumps during service.

The rating reduction for the service-connected right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with osseous fragment at the tibial tuberosity from a 20 percent to a 10 percent rating effective August 4, 2017, was improper. Restoration of the 20 percent rating is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,An effective date prior to December 26, 2017, for the award of service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy is denied.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, hypertension, glaucoma, a back disability, diabetes, and OSA have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities (right and left) and right shoulder disability are remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records.

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral knee disability due to the lack of evidence of current disability. The remaining issues have been remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for migraine headaches has been denied.,The Veteran is granted a TDIU rating due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his left knee patellofemoral syndrome and bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence being added to the claims file, and the Veteran wants an initial review by the AOJ.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate examination reports and a need for retrospective medical opinions regarding the severity of the Veteran's knee disabilities during the pendency of the claim.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability, right knee disability, and anxiety secondary to a low back disability due to lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination opinions regarding whether the Veteran's right knee disability is secondary to his service-connected right ankle and/or scar disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral eye disability, left ankle disability, and fainting. Service connection was granted for a left knee strain with patellofemoral pain syndrome.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection is being remanded due to the complexity of the issues.,For tinnitus, a higher rating is denied as it does not meet the criteria for extraschedular evaluation.