Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's left knee instability/subluxation and strain with limitation of flexion, as well as his service-connected adjustment disorder, are being remanded for further evaluation. Additionally, the TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's cervical segmental dysfunction and left knee disorder are granted service connection. The Board found that the Veteran had a current disability, in-service event, and causal relationship between his disabilities and service.

Service connection for PTSD is granted.,Service connection for a left knee condition and right knee condition are denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected right knee scar, finding that there was no objective evidence of a painful or unstable scar greater than 39 square centimeters.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left knee tendonitis, right knee tendonitis, and related shin splints and leg disorders are granted. The Board finds the Veteran's claims for a left foot disorder, right foot disorder, and sinus disorder need to be remanded due to lack of VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and etiology opinions.

The Board has determined that the development conducted does not adequately comply with the October 2022 Board remand and thus, the cases are being returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability is related to his military service and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right wrist disabilities, as well as left and right knee disabilities. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to in-service injuries.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for further development and consideration due to new evidence being added to the record.

The Veteran's left knee disability, which includes osteoarthritis with a meniscal tear, is rated at 20 percent since August 27, 2020. Her right knee osteoarthritis remains at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee osteoarthrosis and meniscal tear, as well as a compensable rating prior to August 22, 2011, for lumbar spine arthritis are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Additional medical opinions are required to address the Veteran's current level of disability and whether there were any periods before August 22, 2011, when he was entitled to a compensable rating.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted a 40 percent rating, effective July 25, 2014.,Service connection for left knee disability and urinary incontinence are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right knee disabilities due to insufficient evidence and need for further development, including obtaining a retrospective opinion on the features and severity of his right knee disability from September 28, 2010.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of her right and left knee disabilities, as well as PTSD, are being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and examinations. The TDIU claim is also being held in abeyance until these issues are resolved.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a lumbar spine disorder and right knee disorder have been reopened, and his PTSD claim has resulted in an increased rating to 70 percent effective February 24, 2020. The criteria for these conditions were met based on the evidence of record.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for right ankle, knee, and shoulder disabilities due to new evidence being added to the file. The Veteran will need to have his case reviewed by the RO before a decision is made.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities are being remanded for further evaluation due to the possibility of increased severity since her last examination in 2018. The VA will obtain any outstanding treatment records and schedule a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for patellofemoral pain syndrome of both knees, lumbar disc herniation, radiculopathy of the upper extremities, and insomnia. The claims are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development.

The Board denied service connection for right shoulder, low back, and left knee conditions due to lack of evidence linking these disabilities to the Veteran's military service.