Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's fibromyalgia has been granted service connection. The right shoulder condition, IBS, chronic fatigue syndrome, and bilateral hearing loss have been remanded for additional development.,The left knee condition remains pending as it requires an addendum opinion from the June 2014 VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased initial ratings for his right and left knee disabilities due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran is required to provide updated VA and private treatment records, as well as an adequate examination report that includes pain points during range of motion testing.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding the restoration of benefits due to an incarceration adjustment. The remaining claims for service connection and rating issues are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his left knee disability and for service connection for a back disability due to inconsistencies in diagnoses and need for additional development.

The Veteran's heart conditions, including atrial fibrillation and cardiomegaly, are being remanded due to insufficient evidence addressing the relationship between his service-connected sleep apnea. The bilateral knee disorder and right foot disorder claims are also being remanded for additional review of the medical records.,reasoning_summary_for_decision_summary_1_and_2_and_3_combined_with_service_connection_theory_and_exposure_basis_and_is_pact_act_and_rating_assigned_and_effective_date_and_decision_summary,confidence_level_for_reasoning_summary_for_decision_summary_1_and_2_and_3_combined_with_service_connection_theory_and_exposure_basis_and_is_pact_act_and_rating_assigned_and_effective_date_and_decision_summary

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's ability to work due to his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran needs to provide a VA-Form 21-8940 and undergo an addendum examination.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and bilateral knee patellofemoral syndrome is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran's kidney disease is granted as secondary to service-connected type 2 diabetes mellitus. The right shoulder, left shoulder, right hip, left hip, and both knees disabilities are denied due to lack of in-service onset or continuity of symptoms.

The Board has remanded the claims for higher ratings for right knee disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations and a need for new medical opinions. The Veteran is also not entitled to a separate rating for right knee instability.

The Board denied service connection for left knee and right ankle disabilities, finding that the preexisting conditions did not worsen during service beyond their natural progression.

The Board has granted service connection for hearing loss in the right ear. The other issues have been remanded due to incomplete or insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to his allegation of worsened knee disabilities and requests for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for urinary disability, bilateral leg neurological disabilities including peripheral neuropathy, bilateral knee disorders, and bilateral hip disorders due to potential legal changes in how aggravation is evaluated.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective date for TDIU. The Veteran will be afforded VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities, including bilateral plantar fasciitis, chronic lumbosacral strain, left knee strain with degenerative joint disease, and right knee degenerative changes.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records, clarification of his dates of service, and further examination.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a low back disability, left knee disability, and tinnitus due to potential VA failure to comply with its duty to assist. The Veteran is asked to provide information about his medical history and any relevant lay statements.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for seizure disability, right hip and knee disabilities, left hip disability, and a temporary total rating. The National Personnel Records Center was instructed to search for the Veteran’s service medical and personnel records using her correct name.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for left knee disability with limitation of motion and instability is granted, with a separate 10 percent rating for instability. The current 10 percent rating for limitation of motion remains unchanged.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee disability. Service connection is remanded for left shoulder, cervical spine, and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Veteran's left knee disability has been rated at 10 percent since January 10, 2013. The Board found that the evidence did not meet criteria for a higher rating.