Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further review of his clothing allowance claims. The AOJ must ensure all relevant documents are associated with the case.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her right and left knee conditions have been denied. The current ratings assigned do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has decided that the service connection for right ankle, left ankle, and left knee conditions need to be remanded due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's right knee instability is restored to a 30 percent rating, effective July 1, 2020. The issue of an initial increased rating above 20 percent for L2-3 and L3-4 DDD with posterior spondylosis with L5-S1 retrolisthesis and lumbosacral strain is dismissed as withdrawn.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee conditions and cervical spine condition due to inadequate medical opinions and missing VA treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a back and left knee disability as they relate to service connection due to an error in obtaining a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease, left knee patellofemoral syndrome, and hypertension are all rated at their current levels. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by painful motion with limited flexion to 90 degrees and full extension, has not met the criteria for a higher rating. The current 10 percent rating is maintained.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation as of May 24, 2022. The Board granted the TDIU claim with an effective date of November 29, 2022.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, a right knee condition, and a left knee condition. The evidence shows that the Veteran's current foot and knee conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current right knee disorder and his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his right and left knee conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeals at a Board hearing.

The claims for service connection for bilateral claw foot, acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as general anxiety and dysthymic disorder), diabetes mellitus, type II, prostate cancer, right knee replacement, and strokes have all been dismissed.,The Veteran's right knee disability was not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for residuals of prostate cancer was dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal. The Board also remanded cases involving service connection for right and left knee disorders, as well as bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to November 14, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for right knee osteoarthritis with patellofemoral pain syndrome status post patellar dislocation is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of a separate 10 percent rating for instability of the right knee is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and an examination to determine if the Veteran's current left knee disability is related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability and remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension due to potential burn pit exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability, diagnosed as left knee degenerative joint disease with iliotibial band tendonitis and limitation of flexion, is the result of his service. As such, the claim for service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for knee disabilities due to the need for an updated examination, specifically discussing the ameliorative effects of his medications on his disability.