Knee Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's appeals to reopen his claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder and insomnia/sleep disturbance.,However, these claims are still pending as they have not been decided on their merits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for patellofemoral syndrome of the left and right knees, as well as his shin splints. The case is returned to the RO for additional development.

The Veteran's service connection for a right knee lateral aspect scar is granted. The Veteran's increased ratings for his left and right knee degenerative joint disease are granted, with specific conditions for each period of time.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inadequate VA examinations and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings on multiple knee and back conditions, as well as his claim for nonservice-connected disability pension.

The Veteran's left knee disorder is granted as service-connected, with the opinion that it was aggravated by his service-connected right knee disorder. The hearing loss claim remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected total left knee replacement is currently rated at 60 percent from February 20, 2020. The Board denied higher ratings for the period prior to that date.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and remanded the issue of a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to May 20, 2010, for a right knee disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and specially adapted housing due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not permanently preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes or a wheelchair.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. Claims for maculopathy, left eye; hepatic cysts; right knee degenerative arthritis; and left knee degenerative arthritis are denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and service or a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and an increased rating for left knee disability. The claim for service connection of PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders is remanded.,The Veteran was granted a TDIU, but this issue is inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 30 percent for severe recurrent instability, and a separate 10 percent rating is granted for symptomatic partial meniscectomy from September 11, 2014. The appeal is denied as the Veteran's TDIU is moot due to his combined 100% disability rating.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 20 percent rating for right knee recurrent subluxation from November 7, 2018. The issue of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is remanded due to incomplete records and need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for migraines and tendonitis of the right knee is being remanded due to insufficient evidence in some areas, particularly regarding the frequency and severity of her symptoms.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including his status post medial meniscectomy and degenerative joint disease, was evaluated at various levels prior to April 9, 2019. The Board found no basis for an increased rating based on instability or additional functional loss due to pain. However, the claim is remanded as new evidence suggests a need for further examination of the Veteran's right knee condition.

The Veteran's facial discoloration due to a burn injury during service is granted as service connection. The lumbar spine, left knee, and ankle disabilities are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided were inadequate to support a decision on the Veteran's claims for service connection. The issues of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, lower back condition, left knee condition, and sleep disturbances are being remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee and wrist disabilities due to potential issues with the evidence or need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher disability rating and an earlier effective date for his service-connected degenerative arthritis of the left knee have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to the need for additional records and an examination to assess his employability given his service-connected disabilities.