Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and opinions regarding his heart disability, hypertension, knee disabilities, and TDIU prior to June 1, 2012.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The left knee and right knee osteoarthritis, as well as the lumbosacral sprain with degenerative arthritis, are all rated at their maximum allowable levels.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his left knee disability is remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination. A new examination focusing on the Veteran's left knee and his accompanying statements regarding pain will be required.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right knee disability, which is currently under review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for his back disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,The Veteran is also seeking service connection for a generalized joint disability, including pain related to multiple joints.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for right knee limitation of motion, hypertension, toenail fungus/onychomycosis (claimed as foot fungus), and residual raised scar/skin condition due to insect bite. The Veteran will need to provide updated medical records and undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased initial ratings for degenerative joint disease of the bilateral shoulders, and remanded his claims for additional development regarding cervical spine, knee, lumbar spine, and pes cavus disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and further evidentiary review is required.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for disability manifested by memory loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, right and left lower extremities prior to February 8, 2017 are denied as the evidence does not support an increase in rating beyond 10 percent.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder are remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and etiological opinions.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with his service connection claims.

The Board has denied service connection for a right knee disability and remanded the issue of service connection for a low back disability. The decision does not provide specific details on the rating assigned, effective date, or other specifics.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS, thyroid disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and vertigo due to new and material evidence. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal includes issues related to increased ratings for his right shoulder, knee, and hip disabilities. The heart disability issue is also addressed. The decision grants an initial rating of 10 percent for the right shoulder prior to November 6, 2018, but denies a higher rating thereafter. Separate initial ratings are granted for the right knee and right hip. Service connection for a heart disability is remanded.

The Veteran's visual impairment is granted as secondary to service-connected migraines.,Service connection for right and left knee flexion, instability, extension, and instability has been granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee and low back conditions due to insufficient examination reports and lack of private treatment records.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for left knee patellofemoral syndrome was denied prior to January 17, 2020.,A subsequent increase in the rating to 30 percent for degenerative arthritis of the left knee from January 17, 2020 was also denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral knee disorders due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his current diagnoses. The Veteran is asked to provide any relevant private treatment records, including those from orthopedic specialists, and a VA examination will be scheduled.

The Board has decided to remand several claims for further evaluation, including a new VA examination for bilateral hearing loss and additional medical records for other conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for chondromalacia of the right patella with degenerative changes and instability, and for a rating in excess of 10 percent for chondromalacia of the left patella due to inadequate VA examination findings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and that any current condition is not related to his military service or his service-connected foot disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to missing service treatment records and a need to issue a Statement of the Case.