Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral syndrome has been manifested by painful motion, but flexion and extension have not been limited to the levels required for a higher rating. The Board denied an increased rating as his disability is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disorder, finding that it had its onset during service or is etiologically related to his active service.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for left knee strain, finding that the Veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on Diagnostic Codes provided in the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received, warranting readjudication of the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, a digestive disorder, a back disability (claimed as stomach condition), an acquired psychiatric disorder, and bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board has determined that the reduction in ratings for various disabilities was not proper and has ordered further examination and evaluation to determine if service connection is warranted.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee degenerative arthritis was dismissed.,Service connection for chronic sinusitis is granted due to the Veteran's exposure to burn pits during his service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as unspecified anxiety disorder, is granted. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in approximate balance and concludes that his current psychiatric disability had an onset during active service.

The Board has denied service connection for various knee, hip, and foot conditions as well as PTSD. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee conditions due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee impairment, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left knee osteoarthritis with patellofemoral pain syndrome are being remanded due to the need for further evaluation. The Veteran's chronic sinusitis is rated at 30 percent, effective throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee instability with limited range of motion is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error related to the scheduling of a VA examination. The Board finds it unclear whether the Veteran was properly notified and failed to report without good cause.

The Board has withdrawn the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition and is remanding the claims of service connection for left and right knee conditions, as well as left and right ankle conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus, hearing loss, back disability, and knee disabilities rendered him unemployable prior to December 17, 2020. The Board granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis for this period.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, effective August 10, 2022. The claim for TDIU is dismissed as the service-connected prostate cancer alone grants a 100% schedular rating and special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating for revision status-post left total knee replacement and a compensable rating for left knee instability, both prior to specific dates. The remand is due to insufficient medical evidence regarding functional loss during flare-ups.

The Veteran's left knee disability was evaluated and found to not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes, resulting in denial of her claims.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder strain, left knee strain, and right knee strain. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service symptoms and their continuity since separation.

The Veteran's right knee and right ankle disabilities have been granted service connection. A temporary total rating based on the need for convalescence from July 23, 2013 to October 1, 2013 has also been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of bladder cancer. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to insufficient nexus opinion, and the claims for right knee condition and left knee strain are also remanded.