Knee Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, low back disorder, and right ankle disorder based on the Veteran's credible statements of in-service injury and subsequent disability.

The Veteran's initial rating for cervical spondylosis is denied as the evidence does not show unfavorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine. The Veteran's left great toe strain and right knee strain are each rated at 20 percent, but no higher. The Veteran's RLS is rated at 30 percent.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including a lumbar spine condition, right and left knee condition, right and left wrist condition, right and left hip condition, right and left ankle condition, and bilateral pulmonary condition. The Veteran's claims are remanded to schedule him for a VA examination regarding his bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Board has remanded the claims for a lower back condition with stenosis, right knee disability, left knee disability, right lower extremity neuropathy, left lower extremity neuropathy, right foot disability, and left foot disability due to inadequate VA examinations.,The appellant contends his disabilities are related to his military occupation specialty (MOS) and his duties in-service. The Board finds a pre-decisional duty to assist error as the July 2019 VA examinations for these issues are inadequate.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee instability due to withdrawal by his attorney. The claim for a higher rating for left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain was denied as there is no evidence that warrants a 20 percent evaluation based on current medical findings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his claimed disabilities, and because he was exposed to herbicide agents during service. The Veteran is not entitled to presumptive service connection based on exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right and left knee conditions, as well as increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and left elbow strain with tendonitis. The Veteran's claims are pending further review.

The Board has denied service connection for a right knee disorder and migraines, finding no current diagnoses related to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his left knee condition was denied as the evidence did not show flexion limited to 30 degrees or extension limited to 15 degrees.,Service connection for bilateral arthritis of the feet was also denied because there is no current diagnosis of arthritis in either foot.

The Board has remanded the cases for new examinations to determine if the Veteran's right and left knee conditions are related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is not rated higher than 20 percent, left knee condition, bilateral eye condition, and prostate condition are all being reviewed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal for these issues prior to a decision being made.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased disability evaluation for sinusitis, service connection for a left knee disorder, and service connection for allergic rhinitis as the Veteran withdrew her appeal.

The Veteran's right knee disability is granted as service-connected, and the Board finds that it is proximately due to or caused by their service-connected left hip injury. The case is remanded for a VA examination to assess additional impairment from the service-connected fractures.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, but remanded the claims of service connection for right and left knee disabilities.

The Veteran's knee and foot conditions have been remanded for further examination and opinion. His TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left knee disability, right knee disability, left ankle disorder, and right ankle disorder due to additional development being necessary.,For the issue of service connection for bilateral ankle disorder, an addendum medical opinion is needed regarding the October 2020 x-ray report showing degenerative joint disease of the right ankle and the Veteran's November 2023 statement about continuing pain in his legs.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding whether any left knee disability is related to service. The Veteran's lay statements about symptoms since service are considered, and a new examination is required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and missing VA treatment records. The claims will be reviewed again after obtaining additional evidence.