Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for low back strain and hemorrhoids secondary to his service-connected conditions has been granted. His left knee disability is rated at the highest possible rating based on limitation of motion.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a left knee disability and bilateral foot disability due to insufficient examination reports and incomplete verification of the Veteran's military service.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claims for service connection can be adjudicated. The claims are remanded due to incomplete medical records and inadequate examination reports.

The Veteran's GERD is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's right wrist disability, right hand disability other than tremor, left elbow disability, and left hand disability are all granted as service connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination. The left knee condition claim is reopened, but further evidence is needed for the other issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for chondromalacia of the left knee and entitlement to an effective date earlier than December 12, 2019, for a separate 20 percent disability rating for left knee meniscal tear due to incomplete VA examinations and missing VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for bilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's left knee disorder and sleep apnea.

The Board has decided to remand this case due to the need for an updated assessment by a VRC or CP regarding whether the Veteran's vocational goal is reasonably feasible and if changing his goal to pursue a master's or law degree is warranted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right knee patella dislocation and pilonidal sinus due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran needs new examinations to address potential flare-ups in his right knee condition and sufficient information regarding his pilonidal sinus.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral knee disabilities due to insufficient examination and treatment records. The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities need further evaluation by VA medical professionals.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his right knee condition, entitlement to TDIU, and eligibility for SAH due to incomplete medical records and inadequate examination.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities as secondary to his service-connected left ankle disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, right ankle, and left shoulder disorders are being remanded due to inadequate VA examination reports. The Board will seek additional medical opinions to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied across multiple conditions, including migraine headaches, TBI, PTSD, lumbar spine disability, gout, right and left knee disabilities, and left shoulder disability. The maximum schedular rating of 50 percent was granted for migraine headaches, but no higher rating is warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disability, diagnosed as patellofemoral pain syndrome with early degenerative changes, finding it related to his active-duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his pes planus disability has been dismissed. The right knee, left knee, and back disability claims are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and headache disability due to inadequate medical opinions. The appellant served in active duty from December 1990 to May 1991 with a period of ACDUTRA from August 1976 to November 1976.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided were inadequate to address the Veteran's lay statements regarding his symptomatology in service and post-service. Additionally, a new opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's current hearing loss is related to active service. Finally, an opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's headaches are caused or aggravated by his tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for depression and remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral shoulder condition, back condition, bilateral knee condition, and bilateral foot condition. Service connection for sleep apnea is also remanded.