Knee Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, finding that the evidence does not show a link between the condition and service. The Board also denied service connection for a Right Knee Disorder, concluding there is no evidence showing it was incurred in-service or related to service-connected left ankle and left knee disabilities.,The Veteran's claims were based on his belief that his current conditions are linked to his military service, but the Board found insufficient medical evidence supporting these assertions.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate October 2017 VA examination, and a new addendum opinion is needed.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for a left knee disability and service connection for erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Service connection for ocular migraines is being remanded as there are open medical questions regarding its etiology. The Veteran needs to provide private treatment records or be provided an opportunity to submit them.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a mental disorder, manifested by memory loss, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of his claimed exposure to asbestos and lead.

The Board has remanded the claims for further review due to new evidence added by VA.

The Veteran's right total knee arthroplasty is rated at the maximum available rating. The initial disability ratings for left knee instability and arthritis are granted, with a TDIU and SMC also being granted.

The Veteran's combined rating is already at 100%, but the Board found insufficient evidence to support a TDIU based on any single service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to procedural issues and need for new VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to a missed VA examination and failure to obtain a retrospective estimate of functional impairment during flare-ups.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent prior to August 26, 2022 and 70 percent therefrom. The Board denied staged ratings in excess of these percentages.,The Veteran does not have a current right or left ankle disability as no such conditions were diagnosed by VA examiners or other medical providers during the appeal period.,Regarding his left knee disability, the Veteran has provided competent signs and symptoms of a current disability. The Board found that his in-service activities are consistent with his service.

Service connection for GERD is granted.,The Veteran's right knee scar is not entitled to a compensable rating as there is no evidence of deep, unstable, or painful scars exceeding 144 square inches.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient examination reports and the need for additional assessments of his back disability and bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for myasthenia gravis and left knee disability, finding no evidence of a nexus to service or any presumptive conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his right knee disability, finding that the evidence did not support an evaluation greater than 10 percent due to slight laxity symptoms.

The Veteran's increased ratings claims for bilateral knee degenerative joint disease were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent for either knee.,The Veteran was also denied TDIU, as he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment solely due to service-connected disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The Court previously remanded the case due to insufficient development but ultimately affirmed the denial.

The Board has denied service connection for right knee, left knee (secondary to right knee), and right shoulder disabilities. The case is being remanded for further evaluation of the Veteran's rash of the entire body.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's rash of the entire body as there is no evidence of chronicity of care or a positive medical nexus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with traumatic brain injury and migraine headaches, have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to July 10, 2014. The decision is based on the combined effect of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of various disabilities were dismissed due to their death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for a new examination. The Veteran's right knee disability is being reviewed again as it was not adequately evaluated in previous examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for pes planus and bilateral knee disorders, as well as secondary service connection for those conditions. The claims are being returned to the RO for further development.