Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's left knee condition is currently rated at 30 percent for limitation of extension and instability, with a separate rating of 20 percent for frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion into the joint from May 17, 2017. The Veteran's left hip condition remains rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's left knee conditions are not entitled to higher ratings as they do not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 30 percent for instability or limitation of extension and flexion.

The Board has remanded the case due to a request for additional evidence and because of changes in personnel. The issue is now back with the AOJ for further consideration.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions and their relationship to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's knee disabilities have been granted effective from April 29, 2008.,Higher ratings for the knees are denied.

The Board has remanded the claims due to inadequate reasons and bases provided in the previous decision, specifically regarding the adequacy of VA knee examinations conducted prior to March 30, 2021. The Veteran's right knee disability must be re-evaluated with new VA examinations that comply with Correia v. McDonald (2016) and Sharp v. Shulkin (2017).

The Veteran's knee disabilities have been rated based on limitation of motion. The Board has remanded the issues for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus began in service and has continued since then.,Diabetes mellitus is remanded for additional examination and review of private treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VR&E records and a new evaluation by a VRC or CP to determine if he meets the criteria for a Category I designation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting left knee surgery and surgical scar did not become aggravated by service, and therefore, cannot be granted service connection for this condition.,There is no persuasive evidence to support a finding that any of the Veteran's disabilities (left knee disability, cervical spine disability, or lumbar spine disability) had their onset during active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's right knee disorder, including incomplete service treatment records and missing medical records. A VA examination is needed to determine if the current condition is related to active duty service.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is remanded for a new examination. The issues of service connection for jaw condition/grinding of the teeth, bilateral wrist condition to include carpal tunnel, bilateral hand pain, bilateral elbow pain, left knee pain, and left shoulder pain are also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for financial assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant were denied due to her failure to report for the scheduled examinations without good cause.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder is being remanded due to the need for an addendum VA opinion. The original denial was based on lack of evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, opioid use disorder, and right knee disability are being remanded due to the submission of additional VA treatment records. The AOJ will review these records and readjudicate the claims.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and cervical spine disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's request to reopen the claim for service connection of a sleep disorder is granted. The claims for service connection of left knee condition and low back disability are remanded. The Veteran's PTSD with associated depression is granted a rating of 70 percent, effective from when his claim was received.

The Veteran's claim for ED was denied as there is no evidence of penile deformity associated with the condition.,Claims for right shoulder strain, left shoulder strain, tension headaches, scars, and knee disabilities were all denied due to lack of evidence showing entitlement prior to April 30, 2017.

The Board has remanded several issues including the evaluation for PTSD, a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for bilateral knee and hip conditions, and TDIU. The AOJ must review the newly added VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral knee arthritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and chest pain due to service connection. The issues are being returned for further development as the VA examiners did not adequately address the etiology of the Veteran's conditions.