Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and separate ratings for her right knee conditions have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cancer of the appendix and a right knee disability, finding insufficient evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are granted, with hypertension being granted under the PACT Act presumption of herbicide exposure. Other issues remain pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, right knee, low back, and tinnitus disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus issues are remanded for additional development.,The Veteran's psychiatric disorder claim is remanded to develop evidence regarding the etiology of his condition.,The Veteran's left knee disability rating is remanded due to a new MRI showing increased severity.,A new VA examination is needed for the left knee issue.

The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by flexion limited to 50 degrees and full extension, is rated at 10 percent effective September 5, 2007.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, as well as his TDIU claim due to the need for additional development of the evidence. The issues include secondary service connection for knee disorders related to bilateral flat feet with left foot degenerative changes with bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for respiratory disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability due to incomplete personnel records and STRs. The AOJ is tasked with obtaining all available service records and confirming the periods of active duty, ROTC, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA. Additionally, a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's respiratory conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his bilateral knee disabilities due to a lack of recent medical examination. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the rating claims.

The Board denied service connection for a neck/upper back disorder, low back disorder, and bilateral knee disorder as the evidence did not show that these conditions onset in-service or were continuous since service.,Service connection was also denied for a right foot disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate development and need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for higher ratings for bilateral knee disabilities due to a lack of range of motion testing in weight-bearing. The TDIU claim is granted prior to October 13, 2014.

The Board denied service connection for musculoskeletal pain and arthritis of the feet, shoulders, knees, and neck based on a lack of objective evidence within one year of separation from service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, and his claims for degenerative disc disease of the spine and bilateral knee arthritis were denied. Service connection for flat feet with bunions is not supported by evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy is granted. The TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance eligibility prior to July 26, 2022 are also granted.

The Board has determined that the VA examination is inadequate and requires additional remand to obtain substantial compliance with the September 2020 remand directives.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the appellant withdrew it through his authorized representative.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, hypothyroidism, bilateral ankle disorder, and bilateral knee disorder. The cervical spine and lumbar spine disability claims have been denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral knee condition and remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea, to include as secondary to service-connected IVDS. The case is being returned to VA for further development.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for a back disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, and bilateral foot disability due to new and material evidence. The claims are now remanded for further development.