Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right knee patellofemoral syndrome, as well as a separate rating for lower extremity radiculopathy, are granted. The claim for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for lumbar spine disorder is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder and right knee conditions due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA medical opinions and authorization for private treatment records.

The Veteran's right knee disability, diagnosed as degenerative joint disease, is related to his military service and has been granted.,An initial evaluation of 10 percent for hypertension has also been granted.

The Veteran's hypertension and left knee degenerative changes were denied service connection. The increased ratings for the left knee prior to July 19, 2017 and since that date were also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his right ear hearing loss, right knee disability, bilateral flatfoot, and left ear hearing loss due to incomplete examinations and need for further medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and remanded the right knee issue due to insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's current conditions are a lumbar spine disability, right knee strain, tendonitis/tendinosis, and joint osteoarthritis.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for left shoulder, right wrist, left wrist, right knee, and left knee disabilities due to missing service treatment records and lack of recent medical evidence. The Veteran is advised to provide authorization for VA to obtain private treatment records and undergo a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant due to insufficient evidence regarding his ability to walk with or without an ambulatory device, as well as the severity of his service-connected right knee arthritis and traumatic brain injury. A VA examination is needed to address these issues.

The Board has remanded three issues: service connection for right and left knee disorders secondary to thrombophlebitis of the right leg, evaluation in excess of 40 percent for thrombophlebitis of the right leg, and TDIU based on thrombophlebitis of the right leg. Additional development is needed including obtaining updated VA treatment records, scheduling a new VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's right leg thrombophlebitis, and scheduling another VA examination to determine the etiology of his knee disorders.

An initial rating of 30 percent, but no higher, for right shoulder residuals with arthritis and avascular necrosis has been granted.,Service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete contact information and need for updated medical records.

The Veteran's residuals of TBI, including memory loss and headaches, are granted. The right knee DJD is rated at 30 percent based on subluxation and instability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's TDIU claim due to incomplete development and confusion in the AOJ's actions. The AOJ is directed to conduct appropriate development on the Veteran’s TDIU claim, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records and completing a VA Form 21-8940.

The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10 percent for painful noncompensable limitation of motion, and the right knee disability is also rated at 10 percent.,Both knees have not had compensable limitation of flexion or extension during the relevant rating period.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, as they do not meet the requirements of Correia v. McDonald (2016).

The Board dismissed all issues of service connection due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings on his left knee DJD and instability is denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in rating beyond 10 percent for limitation of flexion, extension prior to June 2, 2017, and instability prior to June 2, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various shoulder, knee, and ankle conditions due to insufficient medical opinions addressing his in-service parachute jumps. The claims are pending further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders, as well as bilateral hearing loss. The decision also notes that the Veteran’s sleep apnea is remanded for further examination.,Regarding arthritis in the hips and shoulders, the Veteran was asked to provide medical evidence showing a current disability and lay testimony linking it to military service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the appellant's request for withdrawal of all issues in the appeal.