Knee Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral knee disability, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and that any current knee disabilities are not related to active service.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability and a left knee disability, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his period of active service.,Service connection was also denied for diabetes mellitus and a neurological disability (claimed as 'nerves').

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate prior examinations and a need for a retrospective opinion regarding the Veteran's left knee disability prior to June 20, 2019.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to procedural issues, including a need for clarification regarding patellar instability and ambulation aids. The Veteran is also required to undergo a new VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for left knee degenerative arthritis with limitation of flexion and left knee instability due to lack of recent VA treatment records and need for additional retrospective opinions.

The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities are rated at 10 percent each, but the Board finds no basis for a higher rating due to lack of limitation of motion or instability. The Veteran's headaches do not meet criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection is denied for an acquired psychiatric condition and a right shoulder condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's right knee disability is caused or aggravated by his service-connected right foot plantar fasciitis with pes planus.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional VA examinations and opinions to determine if any diagnosed right knee or right foot disabilities are related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a left knee disorder and TDIU due to further development being required.

The Veteran's bilateral knee DJD and obesity are granted service connection. The acquired psychiatric disorder (likely depression) is denied, and the hypertension claim is remanded for further examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection of a back disability, right knee disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a lumbosacral spine disability, right hip disability, and right knee disability due to new evidence received since previous decisions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus is denied as the current 10 percent evaluation is the maximum available.,Service connection for high cholesterol is denied because it does not meet VA compensation criteria.,A TDIU award is granted based on service-connected disabilities preventing substantial gainful employment.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for schizophrenia remains remanded due to potential aggravation of pre-existing conditions.,Claims for higher ratings for right rotator cuff tendonitis, lumbosacral strain, and bilateral knee osteoarthritis are also remanded.,Claims for higher ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, and metatarsalgia remain remanded.,Claims for higher ratings for bilateral hearing loss, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), allergic rhinitis, internal hemorrhoids, right colon adenoma, umbilical hernia, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and insomnia are all remanded.,The Veteran's claim to reopen a previously denied service connection for a right colon adenoma is also remanded.,Service connection claims for an umbilical hernia secondary to the right colon adenoma and diabetes mellitus remain remanded.,Claims for service connection for heart disability, including hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and insomnia are all remanded.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, finding the character of discharge due to willful and persistent misconduct constitutes a bar to VA benefits.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate range of motion assessments and updated treatment records are needed. The Veteran's knee instability, difficulty getting in/out of his truck, and ankle pain after extended weight bearing will be considered during the examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for his neck disability, left knee condition, and right knee condition are remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating and special monthly compensation has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with the claims as he is deceased.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, the highest possible rating under Diagnostic Code 8100. The Board found that his migraines were characterized by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations are needed to assess the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed bilateral varicose veins, bilateral feet disability or pes planus, upper back disability, lower back disability, and left knee disability. The claims for service connection in these areas are being remanded.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's left knee condition may be related to his service-connected left ankle disability and is requesting additional VA opinions for a more thorough evaluation.