Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's knee disabilities have been rated based on their functional impact, with the highest ratings granted for frequent episodes of swelling, locking, and pain in both knees. The other conditions are rated according to their specific limitations.

The Board has dismissed the appeals of service connection claims for various knee and back disabilities as they are related to sleep apnea and hypertension, due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for a left knee disorder, finding no evidence of an in-service injury or chronic condition and that the current condition is more likely due to aging and post-service occupation.

Service connection is granted for a left knee disability. Service connection is remanded for sleep apnea.

The case is being remanded for further medical inquiry into the Veteran's left knee disability, specifically regarding pain on both active and passive motion in weight-bearing and nonweight-bearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, but the case is remanded to determine if he has a separate disability from his service-connected radiculopathy and whether he was exposed to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left shoulder, back, knee, and pulmonary issues, have been denied. The Board found no evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.,An increased rating claim for right shoulder condition was also denied.

The Veteran's left ankle lateral/collateral ligament sprain is granted as service-connected. The initial rating for his left knee strain remains at 10 percent, with the issue of a higher rating being remanded. Service connection for nasal disability and right wrist disability are also remanded. The TDIU claim from June 11, 2007 through November 15, 2011 is still pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate VA examinations and unclear findings regarding his in-service fall. The issues include service connection for various disorders, with a focus on determining whether the claimed conditions are related to active service.

The case is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding the Veteran's knee conditions, including a review of the revised Musculoskeletal Rating Criteria and proper notice.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a duty-to-assist error and for additional evidence related to his left knee disabilities.

The Board has restored the Veteran's right knee instability disability rating from 20% to 20%, effective May 1, 2020, as there was no actual improvement in the condition and a brace prescribed for ambulation is required.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for upper back and right knee disabilities have been dismissed as the Veteran's representative withdrew their appeal.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is being remanded for a determination on whether it is related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a left knee disability was denied, and his PTSD was granted an initial increased rating to 50 percent. The ratings for peripheral neuropathy in the upper extremities were also granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee instability and limitation of motion, finding that the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for either condition.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate rationale in previous VA medical opinions and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to new diagnoses provided in a recent VA examination, and an SSOC must be issued before further action.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The initial rating claim for tension headaches has been granted, but no specific rating assigned yet.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right and left knee disorders, as well as increased ratings for these conditions. The case is now pending further development.