Knee Board decisions

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected left knee disability, finding that his flexion was limited to 130 degrees and extension was at zero degrees, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5260.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and the reduction of his disability rating have been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of all related issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back, right knee, left knee, and left shoulder disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions in the May 2019 decision. The Veteran's lay statements regarding in-service injuries and symptoms must be meaningfully addressed.

The Veteran's appeals for left knee and right hand disabilities were dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals. The appeal for acquired psychiatric disability is remanded, and the appeal for PFB is also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a left knee disability, and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The gastrointestinal disability issue is not addressed in the decision.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his lumbar spine disability is being remanded due to the need for an updated VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for his right knee disability, which he contends is secondary to his service-connected left knee disability, is also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected right knee disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status as they do not render him permanently bedridden or in need of regular aid and assistance.

The Board has remanded the claims for entitlement to service connection for left knee, right knee, and bilateral eye disabilities due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The Appellant's service treatment records show injuries during ACDUTRA but no specific mention of service in Honduras or active duty in 1979. Further development is needed to clarify diagnoses and determine the etiology of current symptoms.

The Veteran's left knee condition is rated at 10 percent, and his left and right Achilles tendonitis conditions are each rated at 10 percent. The claims for increased ratings have been granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for knee conditions are being remanded due to the need for clarification regarding estimated range of motion measurements provided in a previous examination.

The Veteran's sinusitis is granted service connection as it is presumed to have been caused by his exposure to fine, particulate matter during service in the Persian Gulf. The remaining issues are remanded for further examination and review.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and clarification regarding who is the proper appellant in this appeal, as well as obtaining authorizations to obtain outstanding private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability, right ankle disability, and low back disability due to insufficient evidence of current diagnoses.

The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 10 percent for limitation of extension, and his left knee disability is rated at 10 percent for limitation of extension. The claims for higher ratings based on flexion or instability are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found no evidence linking the current conditions to his active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current arthritis of the bilateral ankles, left foot, and right foot disabilities are related to service. The low back disability and right knee disability have been remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for right and left knee disabilities, finding no evidence of a nexus to service-connected conditions.,A separate rating of 10 percent was granted for the Veteran's marching fracture of the left tibia.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left knee disorder. The Veteran is requested to provide a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right knee is related to service and has been granted.

The Veteran's left knee disability has been rated at 20 percent since October 28, 2011. The appeal period before the Board begins on May 25, 2016. A separate 10 percent rating for limitation of extension is granted from May 25, 2016. A separate 20 percent rating for instability is also granted from May 25, 2016.