Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine, left knee, and right knee disabilities are remanded for additional examinations to determine their current severity.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to incomplete development of the record, including obtaining VA treatment records and employment information. The Veteran will also be scheduled for an examination to assess the severity of his service-connected knee disabilities.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bilateral pes planus, but denied these claims. The Board also remanded several issues related to knee disabilities and TDIU prior to April 24, 2020.

The Veteran's tinnitus and hypertension are granted service connection. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer (due to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune), left knee disability, and right knee disability are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder, finding no evidence of in-service injury or chronic condition.,The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional bilateral knee disability due to a fall at the Oklahoma City VAMC was denied as it did not involve VA care or treatment.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's left and right knee disabilities are related to his active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back strain with lumbar radiculopathy, right knee disability, and bilateral hip bursitis are not service-connected.,Further clarification is needed regarding the Veteran's current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the VA medical examinations are inadequate and requires an addendum opinion to determine if the Veteran's right knee disability is related to his service.

The Board has denied service connection for a right shoulder condition and a bilateral knee condition, finding no probative medical evidence indicating current conditions.,Both the Veteran's claimed right shoulder and bilateral knee conditions are not related to his active-duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee osteoarthritis, finding that his pre-existing condition did not worsen during service and was more likely related to age-related degenerative disease.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a right knee condition and temporary 100 percent disability rating for convalescence purposes due to an incomplete medical opinion.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right knee, left hip, and low back conditions are remanded due to the newly granted service connection for a left knee condition. The Board will seek an opinion on whether these secondary conditions are caused by or aggravated by the service-connected left knee condition.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right knee strain, cervical strain, and migraine headaches due to insufficient development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to December 13, 2012.

The Veteran's right knee chondromalacia patella and osteoarthritis are not severe enough to warrant a higher rating, as her instability is mild and does not significantly limit function.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected left ankle, right knee, left knee, left hip and right hip disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to conflicting evidence and the need for additional records, including VA treatment records from 1973-1974 in Korea and any records from the 121st Evacuation Hospital.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability, diagnosed as arthritis, had its onset during service and has been continuous since separation from service. Therefore, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for left knee instability, extension limitation, and scars has been denied. The current ratings of 20 percent for instability, 10 percent for extension limitation, and 0 percent for scars are maintained.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back and right knee disabilities are not service-connected, as there is no evidence of a nexus between her current conditions and her military service.