Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were withdrawn. The Board granted service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis, right knee degenerative arthritis, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's death before a decision could be made.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis status post lumbar laminectomy and intervertebral disc syndrome (lumbar spine disability), cervical spine degenerative arthritis with spinal stenosis, and bilateral knee chondrocalcinosis and degenerative arthritis. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service injury from a land mine explosion and continuous symptoms since service separation.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back condition, right knee condition, and left knee condition, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle, right ankle, and right knee conditions due to conflicting evidence regarding pre-existing conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, left knee disability, right knee disability, neurological impairment of the left lower extremity, and neurological impairment of the right lower extremity. The issues have been remanded for further examination regarding sleep disorder, headaches, heart condition, and bilateral shoulder disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of an adequate VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left knee disability. The case will be returned for further evaluation and consideration.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder, left knee degenerative joint disease status post left knee replacement, and right knee degenerative joint disease were all granted. The reduction in rating for major depressive disorder from 70% to 50% was restored. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) was granted.

The Board has restored the Veteran's ratings for left knee strain and thoracolumbar spine strain to 10 percent effective November 15, 2019. The evidence did not support a reduction in rating.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee strain, status post meniscal surgery is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board denied both claims for service connection of right and left knee disabilities, finding that the current knee disabilities are not caused or worsened by the service-connected left foot disability.

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding service connection for various foot, ankle, and knee conditions as the Veteran withdrew his claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral flat feet disability and left knee disability due to insufficient evidence, including a lack of VA examination.

The reduction in the Veteran's disability evaluation for right knee meniscal tear was improper, and a restoration of a 20 percent rating is granted effective December 10, 2019. The issues related to MDD, lumbar strain, left lower extremity radiculopathy, left knee meniscal tear, right knee meniscal tear, and bilateral metatarsalgia are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle and right ankle disabilities have been granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability is being remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records and failure to obtain VA medical opinions. The Veteran's left knee disorder, right shoulder disorder, cardiovascular disorder, hypertension, and traumatic brain injury are all at issue.

The Board has granted service connection for neck and back disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to her active service.,Secondary service connection for right and left knee disabilities is also granted, with the private medical opinion supporting this determination.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for an increased rating for headaches due to withdrawal. The issues of service connection for a right middle finger disorder, increased ratings for degenerative arthritis of the spine and intervertebral disc syndrome (back disability), right knee osteoarthritis, and left knee osteoarthritis are REMANDED.

The Veteran's chronic adjustment disorder was granted service connection. The Board also remanded several other issues for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for increased initial ratings for degenerative arthritis of the left and right knees with shin splint are being remanded due to new evidence added to their claims file.