Knee Board decisions

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for back, right knee, and left knee disabilities as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's right shoulder, left knee, and back disabilities were granted separate 10 percent ratings from November 2, 2015 to May 23, 2016. A rating higher than 10 percent for the right shoulder disability was denied during this period.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to new evidence and a need for additional examinations. The Veteran's endocrine system disorder, including pituitary adenoma, hyperprolactinemia, and hypogonadism, is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for right hip flexion limitation, right hip abduction limitation, and right knee medial meniscus tear due to additional development being required.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Board has determined that the appellant's left knee and left ankle disabilities are not related to service, and thus denied service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee and left knee osteoarthritis, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his in-service arthritis diagnosis.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for increased ratings and service connection due to outdated medical examinations. The Veteran's left knee conditions, back disorder, right hip disorder, and left hip disorder are all under review.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between service and current knee disorders.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence, as well as for her back and right hip disabilities. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

Your appeals for service connection of cervical spine, lumbar spine, and left knee disabilities have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran while his appeal was pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for left ankle, left knee (limited flexion), left knee (painful extension and functional loss), left knee (slight instability), and lumbar disabilities due to insufficient opinions in the August 2021 VA examination reports. Additional examinations are needed to address the Veteran's disorders during the period on appeal.

The Veteran's right knee sprain and degenerative arthritis of the spine are being remanded for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including degenerative arthritis and associated scars, is currently rated at 10 percent since June 1, 2014. The appeal for a higher rating remains denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is found to be related to service, and the claim for service connection is granted.,The Veteran's right foot condition, left foot condition, right ankle condition, left ankle condition, right knee condition, and left knee condition are remanded due to insufficient rationale in the VA examination opinions.,The Veteran's sinusitis is found to be related to service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral spine/back problems and increased ratings for his bilateral feet and knees disabilities due to new evidence presented during a hearing in May 2022.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for neck, back, left hip, and left knee disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations and issues with credibility of the Veteran's complaints.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee and lower back conditions, as these issues are no longer relevant due to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee osteoarthritis, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition worsened during his third period of active service.