Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to February 17, 2023, and denied for a higher rating.,The Veteran's bilateral knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with osteoarthritis is rated at 30 percent from March 3, 2023, to April 14, 2023, and denied for a higher rating. After this date, the condition remains rated at 30 percent.,The Veteran's bilateral knee instability is rated at 20 percent prior to March 3, 2023, and denied for a higher rating.

The Board granted a separate 10 percent rating for left knee patellar instability from January 1, 2020 to January 26, 2022.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to assess the current severity and manifestations of the Veteran's service-connected lateral instability of the left knee, including range of motion measurements for active motion, passive motion, weight-bearing, and nonweight-bearing. The case will be remanded for these purposes.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for right knee, shoulder, and hip disabilities due to the need for additional examinations to determine their current severity.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to a lack of pre-1998 VA treatment records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received. The Veteran's low back, bilateral knee, and bilateral ankle disorders are related to his military service.

The Veteran's right knee arthritis is granted as service-connected, with the condition noted in service and continuing since service.,There is no evidence of a left collar bone disorder during active duty. The Veteran's claim for this issue is remanded.

The petition to reopen a previously denied service connection claim for joint and muscle pain is denied.,The petition to reopen a previously denied service connection claim for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is denied.,The petition to reopen a previously denied service connection claim for gastroesophageal disorder (GERD) is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations. The appeals will be reconsidered after obtaining missing service personnel records, post-service treatment records, and arranging for new VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee tendinitis with osteoarthritis and a compensable rating for left knee tendinitis with limitation of extension due to inadequate examination.

The Board has denied service connection for low back strain and left knee arthritis and chondromalacia patella, but has remanded the case for further examination regarding bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of breast cancer is granted under the provisions of the PACT Act. Service connection for a right knee disorder and left knee disorder are denied. The issues of entitlement to initial compensable ratings for carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as service connection for foot disorders and varicose veins, are remanded.

The appeal regarding the timeliness of a March 2017 Notice of Disagreement (NOD) for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed.,Entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for unstable scar of the medial vertical scar of the right knee and entitlement to an effective date earlier than June 12, 2009, for a noncompensable rating for scars of the medial vertical scar and medial small scar of the right knee are both dismissed.,Entitlement to a separate rating for right quadriceps and calf atrophy is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD, migraines, left knee strain, and OSA. The Board found that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service complaints or injuries.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee, hip, and low back disabilities have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The cases are now remanded for further examination and development.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including meniscal condition and instability, has been rated based on the severity of symptoms. The rating is mixed over the entire appeal period with some periods receiving higher ratings for specific conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right knee pain due to inadequate examination findings. The Veteran is required to be provided with a VA examination by an examiner who will address the etiology of his claimed bilateral knee conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or disease that caused current disability. The Veteran contends her knees began hurting during active duty, but there are no STRs indicating such injuries or diseases.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, as secondary to service-connected IVDS with lumbar stenosis with DDD. The case will be further developed by scheduling a VA examination.