Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's right ankle sprains are currently rated at 20 percent, effective September 30, 2010. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted under the former or revised criteria.,The Veteran's left knee instability and painful limitation of motion are both currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and examinations to assess his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for a left knee disability and granted it. The appeal is now remanded to determine if the condition was incurred in or related to service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are denied. The Board has remanded several of the issues due to insufficient evidence or conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's left knee disability claim due to inadequate VA examination and failure to consider all relevant evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, mid to low back disability, and upper back and neck disability. The claim for service connection for a right knee injury is being remanded due to inadequate VA examination and failure to obtain relevant medical records.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hemorrhoids, bilateral hearing loss, carpal tunnel syndrome of the upper extremities, hip and knee disabilities, and eye disability (glaucoma) are being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome claim is denied as he does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of CFS during any period of his claim.,Left ear and right ear hearing loss claims are granted.

The Veteran's bilateral knee conditions have been rated based on limitation of motion. The right knee was granted a higher rating for meniscus condition and instability, while the left knee received an increased rating for instability.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for his right knee DJD and instability are being remanded due to the need for additional examination and consideration of functional loss.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee limited flexion and TDIU prior to the specified dates are being remanded due to inadequate medical examinations. The Board will request a new VA examination to assess the severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and a review of his PTSD and TDIU claims, as well as his eligibility for special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The epididymitis with left hydrocele was not rated higher than non-compensable, PTSD with MDD prior to December 6, 2019 and thereafter was not rated higher than 50 percent, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome (right knee disability) and left knee partial medial meniscotomy with patellofemoral pain syndrome (left knee disability) were also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right knee strains due to insufficient evidence in previous examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck, back, left hip, right knee, carpal tunnel syndrome of the bilateral upper extremities, and headache conditions due to inadequate examinations and failure to address certain aspects of his claims.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for a neurological condition, fatigue, and right knee disability. The Veteran's claims are being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and an addendum opinion regarding his neurological condition and fatigue.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to the need for additional medical records and examinations. The issues of entitlement to service connection for right ankle, right knee, and sinus disorders are being remanded.

The Board denied an increased rating for left knee strain, finding that flexion was not limited to less than 30 degrees and there were no incapacitating exacerbations.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee conditions, as well as left and right shoulder conditions. The evidence is at least in balance regarding the relationship between these conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as he died during the appeal process.