Knee Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for left knee disorder, right knee disorder, left ankle disorder, and right ankle disorder. Service connection was granted for tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disorder (osteoarthritis and instability) as secondary to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a ruptured ACL and torn meniscus of the right knee, finding that the prior opinion was inadequate due to its failure to address aggravation. The Veteran is also being asked to provide releases for any relevant private treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability and prostate disability, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the claims. The Board also concluded that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between the current disabilities and service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of a sleep disorder and an increased evaluation for his left knee have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issues of increased evaluations for low back strain and right knee disability, as well as the issue of TDIU prior to June 14, 2011. The case will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's back and left knee disabilities are granted as secondary to service-connected conditions, with the effective date being fixed in accordance with the facts found.,Service connection for sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied service connection for a right knee disability and remanded the cases for further examinations. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are also being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, finding that they were not related to his active service or due to an undiagnosed illness. The claims were also denied as secondary to pre-existing disabilities.

The Board has remanded the issue of TDIU due to new VA clinical documentation received in October 2022. The Veteran declined review by the Agency of Original Jurisdiction and requested that this appeal be remanded for consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability, diagnosed as degenerative arthritis and lumbosacral strain, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left knee total replacement. The right knee disability issue is remanded due to inadequate examination reports.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions for his left knee and low back disabilities. The RO must obtain addendum opinions regarding the severity, frequency, and duration of any flare-ups and repeated use over time.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, and a TDIU is granted from October 4, 2019. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a higher rating or a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional evidence, including a VA examination and treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability as there is no evidence of a current disability and the Veteran does not have a diagnosed right knee condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of service dates and a need for an opinion on whether the right knee disability is related to active duty, ACDUTRA, or INACDUTRA.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's left knee disability. A new examination is needed to determine if any diagnosed left knee disabilities are related to service, including his right and back conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for non-scarring residuals resulting from an umbilical hernia repair, patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee, patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, chondromalacia of the patella of the right knee, and instability of the left knee. The Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee, patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, and instability of the right knee are also remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The current knee disabilities are not considered to be directly related to service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression, is granted.,Service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are both established. The Veteran also has service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.,Right shoulder disability, right heel spur, and right knee condition (secondary) have been granted.,Service connection for a right knee condition remains pending as it was remanded.