Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left shoulder impingement and left knee injury with degenerative arthritis were denied as a matter of law due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to April 25, 2021.

The Board has granted service connection for right hip joint replacement and impingement, left knee joint osteoarthritis, and a back condition. The Veteran's back condition is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is for service connection and a higher rating for his right knee and shoulder disabilities. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lower back disability and right knee disability are granted with an effective date of August 11, 2011.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions are inadequate and requires updated medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's bilateral knee and hip disabilities are related to active service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for a left knee disability was granted, and his claim for fibromyalgia was denied. The Board found that the Veteran had a current left knee disability that began during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right lower extremity knee and sciatic nerve radiculopathy, together with organic diseases such as coronary artery disease, sinusitis, and hypertension, result in the loss of use of one lower extremity and affect balance and propulsion. The Board grants entitlement to specially adapted housing but dismisses the claim for a special home adaptation grant.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip and left knee disabilities due to his failure to appear at scheduled VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions as secondary to his service-connected right hip arthralgia.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a VA examination to determine if his left knee disability is related to his service-connected right knee disability, including any gait disturbance and weight shifting.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, a left knee disability, and a back disability due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's left knee disability is caused or aggravated by his service-connected right knee disability. The Veteran contends that his left knee disability is related to his service-connected right knee disability.

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

The Board has determined that additional examinations and evaluations are necessary to determine the current severity of the Veteran's insomnia, bilateral hearing loss, right knee disability, left knee disability, and bilateral foot disabilities. The claims for increased ratings and service connection will be remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded due to new evidence received since the September 2012 denial.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities are also being remanded as additional evidence has been submitted.

Service connection is granted for right and left knee disabilities, as well as a right shoulder disability.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) related to military sexual trauma has been remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder strain, left knee condition, and right knee condition due to incomplete records and lack of service treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee condition and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the evidence is in equipoise regarding these conditions being related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for left knee medial meniscus injury and TDIU prior to May 30, 2023 are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The highest possible rating (100 percent) has already been assigned for the left knee from May 30, 2023, and the Veteran is already in receipt of a total disability rating during that period.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or a link between any in-service injury and his present symptoms.