Knee Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine, right knee, bilateral foot, and left heel bone spur disabilities. The case will be remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has denied service connection for low back condition and remanded the claims for left knee and right knee conditions due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and the need for updated VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed. The Board has found that the Veteran withdrew his claims of right toe disability, left shoulder disability, PTSD with PDD, painful scar, anal cyst scar, folliculitis skin rash, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining medical opinions on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's knee disabilities and addressing his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a right knee condition was denied. The rating for cervical fracture of C4-5 status post fusion remains at 30 percent, and the ratings for right upper extremity and left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy were adjusted based on new findings from November 2018 VA examination. The Veteran's duodenal ulcer condition was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for right knee patellofemoral syndrome and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that there is new and material evidence to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee and left ankle disabilities. The cases are now remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a respiratory condition and bilateral knee disability due to incomplete compliance with previous remand instructions and the need for additional medical evidence.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, a right knee disorder, headaches, GERD, IBS, and disabilities of each hand. The cases are now remanded for further examination and rating actions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities due to new and material evidence. However, additional development is needed as the current VA examination report does not provide a clear opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for dizziness condition/vertigo, low back disorder, left leg/shin disability, right knee disorder, and right shoulder disorder are all granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disorder is remanded. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder, to include a right trapezoid disorder, is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 10 percent for a right knee strain and service connection for an upper back disability have been denied due to failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability, including degenerative arthritis and osteoarthritis, is not related to service. The evidence does not support a link between his current condition and any in-service injury or incident.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee flexion and instability have been denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10% under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for various conditions, including lumbar spine, cervical spine, left knee, right knee, left hip, right hip, left ankle, and duodenitis.

The Veteran's left knee degenerative changes with painful flexion and limitation of extension are rated at 10 percent, effective from January 18, 2020 to August 25, 2021. A separate rating of 40 percent is granted for the same conditions from that date.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for right elbow strain was denied. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left knee, right knee, and gastrointestinal conditions due to potential secondary service connection with PTSD.

The Board has denied service connection for a right knee disability and remanded the issue of an initial rating for PTSD with depression. The Veteran is required to undergo further VA examination to assess his current symptoms and their impact on his employment.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim of service connection for a left knee disorder is granted. The claims for service connection for a left hand disorder and a left knee disorder are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.