Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 6, 2018 for the award of service connection for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding that an earlier effective date was warranted.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability and found the Veteran eligible for basic eligibility to nonservice-connected pension benefits prior to August 31, 2014.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a skin disorder, to include psoriasis, was dismissed due to the appellant withdrawing the issue. The appeals for service connection for left knee, right knee, and low back disorders are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, right knee arthritis, and erectile dysfunction. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible testimony and medical evidence.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of left and right knee disorders, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus as they were filed in a legacy system.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee osteoarthritis, secondary to his service-connected Reiter's syndrome. The decision is based on a finding of reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic right and left ankle disorders, as well as chronic right and left knee disorders, have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.,For his chronic right shoulder disorder and chronic left shoulder disorder, the Veteran's claims were also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, right wrist disability, left wrist disability, left knee disability, low back disability, depression, anxiety, right ankle disability, and right knee disability have been denied. The claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as she does not have a current disability for VA purposes.,The Veteran's claims for cervical, hernia, and bladder conditions are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing service records and requests a VA examination for the right knee condition. The examiner will assess whether there is a link between the current right knee condition and active service.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection for his ankle disabilities, shin splints, and knee disorders are remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess their current severity and etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with previous remands, specifically regarding the need for an updated VA examination and retrospective opinion on range of motion during flare-ups as of the May 2016 VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for IBS and right knee degenerative arthritis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his active duty service.,Service connection was also granted for a left hand disability but is being remanded due to additional development needed.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including depression, ankle, hip, and knee issues. The VA treatment records are to be considered in the first instance.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for left and right ankle disabilities, as well as left and right knee disabilities due to a request from the Veteran's attorney.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection of various knee and shoulder disabilities, as well as the restoration of a rating for right hip and femur osteopenia. The claim for sinusitis and rhinitis was granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to burn pits during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the point where pain begins during range of motion testing for right knee arthritis. The Veteran needs a VA examination to provide this specific detail.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding service connection for a right knee disorder. A new examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's right knee disorder is related to his period of service or another diagnosed condition, including his left knee disability.

The reduction of the disability rating for instability, left knee, from 10 percent to noncompensable was improper. The Veteran's appeal is granted and the original 10 percent rating is restored.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities due to inadequate opinions provided by VA. The issues remain on appeal.