Knee Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and remanded the issue of an increased rating for right knee disability. The claim for bilateral plantar fasciitis was denied due to lack of evidence linking current symptoms to military service.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for TBI, headaches, right knee strain, and left knee strain were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of impairment more nearly approximating a 10% or higher rating for any condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's left knee disability did not have its onset during service and is not otherwise related to service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for all four claimed disabilities (right shoulder, left knee, right ankle, and scar on the right hand) as there was no persuasive evidence linking them to active service.

The Veteran's left knee, right knee, and scars of the right cheek and forehead have been granted service connection as they are related to his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran's OSA, left knee disability, and right knee disability remain under review.

The Board denied service connection for left foot, left knee and bilateral hip disabilities as there was no evidence of onset in service or within one year following discharge. The Veteran's current conditions were not shown to be causally related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and needs to obtain additional service treatment records for the Veteran's right knee injury. The examiner will need to determine if any diagnosed right knee disability is related to in-service injuries.

The Veteran's service-connected left lower extremity neuropathy with foot drop, combined with his bilateral knee arthritis, causes the loss of use of his left lower extremity and precludes locomotion without assistive devices. The Board granted a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for left and right knee osteoarthritis, as well as separate ratings for instability of both knees. The criteria for a higher rating were not met based on limitation of motion or instability.

The Board has granted service connection for urinary incontinence and a right knee disability, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10 percent, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of limitation of flexion.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral knee disability. The examiner is asked to provide a nexus opinion as to all of the Veteran's claimed knee disabilities, including arthralgia.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and remanded the issues of an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right knee disability, TDIU, and determining additional functional loss due to flare-ups.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to incomplete service treatment records. The Veteran's claims for right shoulder, left hip, right hip, left knee, and right knee disabilities are being reviewed again.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate response to a previous request for retrospective opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's right knee disability prior to November 23, 2016. The case is now back with VA for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to incomplete information or development needed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, left knee disability, and right knee disability due to incorrect addresses of the Veteran's representative. Addendum opinions are required regarding whether these disabilities are related to in-service toxic exposure.

The Veteran's right knee disability is not currently rated, and his sinusitis has been granted a 30% rating effective April 4, 2022. His allergic rhinitis remains unassigned.,Service connection for various joint disorders of the hands, feet, elbows, shoulders, ankles, and toes is being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for osteoarthritis of the right knee, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between the condition and active duty service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability, left knee disability, hypertension, and respiratory disorder (asthma) as there is no evidence showing these conditions are related to his military service.