Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his lumbar spine degenerative disc disease is withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issues regarding the propriety of reducing his left and right knee conditions from 10 percent to 0 percent effective January 1, 2019.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for left knee, right knee, and right hip disabilities due to incomplete review.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claims of service connection for degenerative arthritis of both knees.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right hip, left knee, and left ankle conditions due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's lay statements regarding symptom onset are considered.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral-knee disorder, finding that there is at least a reasonable doubt in favor of the claim due to conflicting medical opinions regarding whether the knee disorder was caused by or aggravated by his right-foot injury.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II; erectile dysfunction (ED); rheumatic arthritis; hypertension; a bilateral hip disorder; and a right knee disorder. The claims are being remanded to allow for new examinations and opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disorder and a low back disorder as secondary to a left knee disorder due to incomplete information and need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left knee instability, right elbow condition, and left elbow condition due to inconsistencies in previous VA examinations regarding the presence of knee and elbow conditions. The issues are being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a lumbar spine condition, bilateral foot condition, right ankle skin condition, and knee conditions. The case is being returned to VA for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and remanded the issue of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for impairment resulting from a right knee ligament tear.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for headaches/migraine headaches was dismissed as the August 12, 2005 grant of service connection has long been final. The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and entitlement to TDIU were remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to lack of evidence showing these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right knee disabilities due to incomplete examination and outstanding private treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and a rating in excess of 30 percent for right knee disability, but granted a 30 percent rating from May 14, 2010. The decision also remanded issues regarding widespread degenerative joint disease and left knee disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to care for his daily needs without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected.,An initial rating of 10 percent for right knee joint osteoarthritis and a separate 10 percent rating based on removal of semilunar cartilage are granted. The Veteran also has other issues remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his back, neck, and right knee disabilities are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. The VA must obtain updated medical opinions addressing the severity of these conditions without the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of a right knee disability is granted. Service connection for right knee meniscal tear with osteoarthritis is also granted, but the issues of service connection for left and right lower extremity sciatica are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral knee instability prior to July 1, 2021. The case is being returned for further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient examination reports and incomplete medical records.