Knee Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for a right knee disability and GERD due to outstanding VA treatment records, updated employment information, and additional examinations. The Veteran's last VA examinations assessing his disabilities were in August 2018.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right shoulder disorders, as well as for a rating in excess of 10 percent for DJD of the right and left knees due to additional development being needed.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for migraines is granted, and the case is remanded for further development regarding increased ratings for right knee disability, left knee disability, and cervical spine disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral shin splints, ankle disability, and knee disability due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left hip and left knee disabilities due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The effective date for a 40% rating for tear of quadriceps femoris muscle, left thigh, is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to inadequate examinations and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating greater than 30 percent for PTSD prior to February 10, 2016 was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not show occupational and social impairment warranting such a higher rating during this period.,The appeals for service connection for low back disorder, migraine headaches, and chest pains radiating to left arm were also REMANDED as additional development is required.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and treatment records.

The Veteran's application to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disorder is granted. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for a right wrist condition and a right knee disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, a left foot disability, a right knee disability, hypogammaglobinemia (CVID), and a cervical spine disability due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated during her military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and clarification of the rating criteria.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of right hip arthritis with limitation of flexion, left knee arthritis with painful motion, and right knee arthritis with painful motion.

The Veteran's service-connected interstitial lung disease and right knee injury caused him to require regular aid and attendance, which was granted for special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, right and left knee disabilities, hypertension, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, and shrapnel wound scarring of the lumbar spine are being remanded due to incomplete or insufficient medical opinions. The VA will obtain additional examinations and opinions as needed.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a stomach disorder is denied, while his claim for left knee degenerative joint disease is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and low back disorder are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disorder is also being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active service. Service connection was denied for traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The Veteran's claim for tinnitus was granted. The appeal for a higher rating for PTSD was withdrawn by the Veteran. The right knee and back disability claims are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for low back, left hip, right hip, left knee, and right knee disorders, as well as bilateral foot conditions (hallux valgus and hammertoes), all of which were determined to be not related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the SMC claim due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's employment status and additional VA and private treatment records are needed. The appeal is now in remand status.