Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee condition, claimed as secondary to his service-connected right knee and/or low back conditions, is remanded due to the need for a new VA medical opinion addressing causation and aggravation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right ankle, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to inadequate examination in July 2016. The Veteran testified that he self-treated his conditions after active duty.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his service-connected right ankle sprain and left knee strain and instability is remanded due to inconsistencies in the May 2021 VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a bilateral knee condition and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for right hip and right knee disorders have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has decided to remand four claims for increased ratings due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records. The Veteran's right knee, left knee, and cervical spine disabilities are all involved.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral knee disorders, finding that the Veteran's current knee conditions are not related to his military service and are more likely due to aging and obesity.

The Veteran's service-connected squamous cell carcinoma of the right tonsil with lymph node removal is found to be related to in-service exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. The associated secondary disabilities such as osteonecrosis of the right knee, aspiration pneumonia, epiglottic dysmotility, and bronchiectasis are also found to be related to treatment for his service-connected tonsillar cancer.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left knee disability, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hip, knee, and right foot disabilities due to non-compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for clothing allowances for a DJO left knee brace and an Arizona AFO right foot boot, finding insufficient evidence of wear or tear to his clothing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and peripheral neuropathy of the feet and knees, have rendered her unable to secure or maintain gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has granted the Veteran's service connection claims for left and right knee disabilities, finding that new evidence supports a causal relationship between his military service and his current knee conditions.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine disability and right knee disability, both claimed as secondary to left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.,The Veteran's claims were remanded but not fully resolved.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issues of service connection for back, right knee, and left knee disorders due to a lack of adequate medical opinion regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has found that service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is denied. The Veteran's left hip condition, impairment of the knee (left knee condition), and heart condition are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has determined that there were errors in the duty to assist prior to the October 2018 rating decision, and thus remands the claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral knee disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral knee genu varum and residuals of status post total knee replacements due to a lack of clarity on whether the Veteran's genu varum is a congenital disease or defect. The Veteran's service connection claims for these conditions are otherwise granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence of current disabilities and lack of a nexus between his claimed conditions and military service.