Knee Board decisions

An increased rating of 10 percent for a left knee disability is granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder, umbilical hernia, right knee, and left foot disabilities were previously denied but are now reopened due to new evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient verification of his periods of active duty and inactive duty training. The issues remain in a pending state.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for right knee disability, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's lay statements regarding his symptoms will be considered in the new evaluations.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, right hip, and left knee disabilities are granted as service-connected. The Board also found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus may be related to his in-service noise exposure but more evidence is needed for a definitive conclusion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities, as well as his claim for TDIU due to the need for additional VA examinations. The issues are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evidence collection. Specifically, a new VA examination is required for his left knee disability, cervical radiculopathy of both upper extremities, back condition, right ankle sprain, and left ankle sprain.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and osteomyelitis were denied as new and material evidence was not received within the one-year appeal period. The Board also found that residuals of a right leg amputation below the knee and left leg amputation below the knee are not related to active duty service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and osteomyelitis were denied as new and material evidence was not received within the one-year appeal period. The Board also found that residuals of a right leg amputation below the knee and left leg amputation below the knee are not related to active duty service.

The Veteran's right foot disability has been rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's lower back disability has been rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's right knee disability has been rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's left knee disability has been rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and new evidence added since the last decision. The Veteran's right knee condition is being reviewed for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous directives and failure to show for VA examinations. The Veteran is required to provide cooperation in obtaining his VA treatment records and undergo VA examinations to determine if any right knee disability clearly and unmistakably preexisted service, and whether a low back disability is related to service or secondary to the right knee disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for limitation of flexion and extension of his right knee due to inadequate examination findings.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal. The remaining issues have been remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral pes planus, frost bite of finger and toes, gout of knee and feet, and lupus due to inadequate medical opinions in the previous VA examinations. The case is now returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has granted a separate 20 percent rating for left knee disability due to locking. Other claims are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development on issues of service connection and rating for various conditions, including macrocytic anemia, low back disability, bilateral knee disability, peripheral neuropathy (secondary to macrocytic anemia), sinusitis with allergic rhinitis, and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress and alcohol abuse dependence; mild head trauma with blackout; menorrhagia claimed as vaginal bleeding; lower mouth, swelling; lump on the left side of neck; lump behind the left ear; sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, claimed as nasal congestion; skin trauma and abrasions, right arm; and skin abrasions of the right elbow, bilateral knees and upper back.

The Board has decided to remand the cases due to new evidence being added to the Veteran's file that needs to be considered by the AOJ.

The Board has granted a separate rating of 20 percent for instability of the right knee and increased ratings for limitation of extension before August 14, 2018, and from August 14, 2018. A higher rating for limitation of flexion is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities and an acquired psychiatric disability due to a lack of medical opinions on record.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a right knee condition was reopened and the Board found that there is at least equipoise evidence in favor of the Veteran, thus granting the claim.