Knee Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, left knee, and back disabilities due to inadequate examination findings. The Veteran contends that his current knee and back conditions are related to intense physical training during active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for neck disability, left and right knee degenerative arthritis, and back disability. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to in-service injuries.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hand finger conditions, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and bilateral knee disabilities have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,Service connection will be determined based on whether there is a direct relationship between the claimed conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is rated at 20 percent effective May 14, 2013. The neck disc problem (degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine) is rated at 20 percent. Post-traumatic headaches are rated at noncompensable. TBI is rated at noncompensable. Service connection for left knee disorder and left elbow disorder is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional medical inquiry and examinations to assess the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate prior examinations. The case is now pending for further review.

The Veteran's tendonitis, right shoulder (major) is rated at 30 percent for the period prior to September 19, 2017. Ratings in excess of 20 percent are denied for left knee strain and right knee strain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to new examinations being needed and an addendum opinion on secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left and right knee disabilities due to incomplete compliance with prior remand orders.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding whether the left knee disability, including a leg length discrepancy, clearly and unmistakably pre-existed service or was aggravated by service. The Veteran's claim for service connection will be reconsidered with additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and requesting addendum medical opinions from a November 2020 examiner regarding the Veteran's right knee and left ankle disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right knee, left knee, right ankle, and low back disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate VA examinations. The Army Reserve records are needed, as well as further development of her right knee disability claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran is asked to provide information about any missing STRs, and all relevant medical records are requested.

The Board has remanded the claims for right knee disabilities due to inadequate examination reports, and further development is required.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a rating greater than 10 percent for right knee strain, Hoffa's fat pad impingement and for a compensable initial rating for left knee, Hoffa's fat pad impingement (claimed as left knee condition).

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hearing loss was withdrawn by the Veteran during his hearing before the Board.,Service connection is granted for cystic acne, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a low back disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right knee disability. Service connection is denied for a right ankle disability.

The Board has denied service connection for left shoulder and right shoulder injuries. The claims of service connection for a left knee injury and bilateral feet urticaria are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for shortness of breath, gastropathy and duodenopathy, right knee disability, and headaches due to a pre-decisional error in VA's duty to assist.

The Veteran's high blood pressure is granted a 10 percent rating, but no higher. The Board has found that the Veteran's knee disabilities and kidney condition are remanded for further development.