Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right knee disabilities have been denied as the evidence does not show that his flexion is limited to less than 30 degrees, which would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5260.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability (degenerative joint disease) and gastrointestinal disabilities (GERD and hiatal hernia). Effective from November 27, 2020, the Veteran will receive VA compensation benefits.,Effective dates have been set for each of these awards.

The Veteran's claim for increased rating and service connection for various disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and interviews, as well as further development of his claims.

The Veteran's service-connected right ankle disability has caused or aggravated her left ankle strain, bilateral knee PFS, and bilateral hip trochanteric pain syndrome. The Board granted service connection for these conditions on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left wrist, right wrist, left knee, and right shoulder conditions, are granted. The Veteran is also granted an initial disability rating of 60 percent for chronic urticaria.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the right knee and bilateral lateral collateral ligament sprains, finding that these conditions are directly related to incidents during active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure by the AOJ to substantially comply with the March 2019 Remand directives. The Veteran's service records show knee problems during service, and he testified that his knees started hurting after service. A new VA examination is needed to determine if any current knee disorders are related to service.

The Board has determined that the previous remand directives were not substantially complied with and has again remanded the cases for further development to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral knee conditions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hip and knee disabilities, finding that the conditions are not related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his reported injuries and conditions during military service. The case will be returned to the Board for further action.

The Board has dismissed the issue of entitlement to an increased rating for a left knee disability prior to October 8, 2015 due to the Veteran opting into the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) review system.

The Board has remanded the claims for right and left knee disabilities due to inadequate examination, and additional development is required.

The Board has determined that the previous remand instructions have not been fulfilled and another remand is necessary for an orthopedic examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected right hip, left knee, and right knee disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment from December 18, 2007 to March 4, 2013, inclusive.

The Board dismissed all appeals seeking service connection for various conditions, including heart disorder, liver disorder, and psychiatric disorders. The appeals were dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lower back strain, right and left knee strains, right and left lower extremity radiculopathies, tinea pedis of the fourth and fifth toes on the left foot, and a verruca on the right forearm have been denied. The current 40 percent rating for the combined conditions is maintained.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to deficiencies in the VA examinations and the need to obtain updated treatment records.

The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's right knee disability, finding that his range of motion did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to pain and functional loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including PTSD, back disorder, shoulder and knee disorders, GERD, skin condition, neck disorder, and allergic rhinitis were denied as they are not related to his active duty service.