Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his knee disabilities.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for right knee instability, but not higher, throughout the appeal period. The decision finds that moderate recurrent subluxation or lateral instability is shown and resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings are remanded due to inadequate examinations and new evidence is needed. The issues include lumbar strain, right hip strain (impairment), right knee strain, left knee status post ACL repair and arthroscopy, and TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a neck disorder, radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, and right and left knee disorders have been granted.,Service connection is denied for asbestosis.

The Veteran's right knee DJD has been rated at 10 percent since February 1, 2011, through October 5, 2016. The Board denied a higher rating as the evidence did not show limitation of motion consistent with a higher rating.

The Veteran's request for a higher rating for his right knee torn medial meniscus is denied. A separate 10 percent rating is granted for symptomatic residuals from the right knee meniscectomy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and lack of verification regarding combat incidents in Germany. The Veteran is requested to provide information about his combat experiences during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inadequate examination reports and incomplete medical records. The Veteran is required to provide additional information regarding his employment status, complete VA Form 21-8940, and undergo retrospective findings from an appropriate clinician.

The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD with alcohol abuse prior to January 4, 2019, is denied. The Board has remanded the issues of a higher rating for left knee disability and TDIU due to inextricably intertwined nature.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of left knee and bilateral hip disorders. The remaining issues have been remanded for additional development.

Service connection is granted for right knee disability, tinnitus, hammer toe of the right foot, and headache condition.,Service connection is denied for urinary disability and gastrointestinal disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of a preexisting condition, and that the current diagnosis is not related to service or any in-service injury.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity of the Veteran's right knee disability, including any flare-ups and functional loss.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including degenerative joint disease and instability, is rated at 20 percent under DC 5258 effective March 26, 2015. The other issues related to his TBI are also granted.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was granted service connection. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for a bilateral knee condition, to include as secondary to pes planus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee strain began during his service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the complexity of his medical history and the need for further examination to differentiate between symptoms attributable to his left ankle disability and other service-connected or non-service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for right knee strain and left foot strain have been granted, but the Board finds that an earlier effective date is not warranted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left leg nervous disability was denied as there is no evidence of record to support this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted.,The Veteran's right knee, low back strain, and bilateral hearing loss conditions are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, and increased evaluations for chondromalacia of the left and right knees are remanded.