Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee condition is being remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The RO will readjudicate the claim on its merits.

The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities were initially granted service connection and assigned a disability rating of 30 percent effective June 6, 2015. The appeal is for an increased rating beyond this date.

The Board has remanded multiple claims for service connection due to the need for additional evidence and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease, left knee disability, herpes, migraines, depression, anxiety, and PTSD due to a failure to obtain VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, right knee disability, left knee disability, right hand disability, and low back disability due to new evidence submitted since the last rating decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for left knee degenerative arthritis, left knee instability, a right foot condition, and a skin condition of the right hand are being remanded due to an error in the VA treatment records considered at the time of the initial rating decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral foot, hearing loss, and left knee disabilities were not incurred during service. The low back disability was found to be related to service. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee condition is being remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The RO will readjudicate the claim on its merits.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for right hip trochanteric pain syndrome and right knee degenerative arthritis with meniscal tear residuals have been dismissed due to the Veteran's attorney withdrawing all pending appeals.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and remanded the issue of evaluating a higher rating for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.,Service connection is established for sinusitis, with no specific exposure basis provided. The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his left knee condition remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis, right knee degenerative arthritis, right medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints), and left medial tibial stress syndrome due to inadequate medical opinions and failure to obtain a clarifying opinion regarding the nature of the Veteran's bilateral knee disability.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of left knee and right knee arthritis due to the Veteran's request to withdraw the appeals prior to a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee and left knee osteoarthritis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for actinic keratosis is remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Board finds that the RO should have afforded an examination to determine if his current disability is related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities are remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Board finds that the RO should have afforded an examination to determine if his current disabilities are related to carrying heavy loads during service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbar spine disability is remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Board finds that the RO should have afforded an examination to determine if his current disability is related to carrying heavy loads and/or an injury from landing on a machine gun in service.,,,

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability and a lumbar spine disability have been granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy, as due to the lumbar spine disability, has also been granted.

The Veteran's left knee disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected right knee disability. The issues of service connection for a right hand disability and sinusitis are remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral knee strain due to lack of a current diagnosis. The issues of service connection for these conditions are remanded as additional development is needed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, left knee disability, and right ankle disability due to new evidence and need for additional examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete Reserve service records and outstanding VA treatment records.