Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his low back and right and left knee disabilities are denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of these conditions during the period on appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for higher ratings for service-connected left and right knee degenerative arthritis instability, as well as the claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to March 12, 2013. The Veteran is required to provide a complete address for the Bryan LGH West Med Center in order to obtain VA treatment records from December 2019 to the present.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder and left knee conditions due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. Service connection is remanded for lower back condition, bilateral knee condition, and skin condition (porphyria cutanea tarda).

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted service connection, but his higher ratings for various disabilities and effective date claims are remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims regarding his service-connected disabilities, specifically left knee and bilateral ankle conditions. The case is being remanded to obtain new VA examinations from an examiner with sufficient expertise.

The Board has denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for a right knee disability and a right thigh injury, to include as secondary to a right knee disability. The claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected lumbar spine and bilateral knee disabilities have been denied. The current evaluations are found to be appropriate based on the evidence showing no limitation of motion or ankylosis.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for his service-connected right and left knee disabilities are being remanded due to worsening symptoms reported during a recent hearing. An updated VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted. The right knee and left hip disorders, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, traumatic brain injury (TBI), right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, major depressive disorder, and left rib calcium build-up are all considered new and material evidence has been presented.,A 30 percent rating for the Veteran's left ankle calcaneus fracture is granted effective January 4, 2012. An initial 70 percent rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and bipolar I disorder) is granted from April 29, 2013.

The Veteran's low back condition, bilateral knee disability, and tinnitus have been granted service connection.,Service connection has also been established for degenerative disc disease of the low back, a meniscal tear with degenerative changes in bilateral knees, an anterior cruciate ligament tear in the right knee, and PTSD.

All claims for service connection related to bilateral otosclerosis with impaired hearing, post-operative stapedectomies have been dismissed.,The claim for service connection for a right knee disability as secondary to bilateral otosclerosis with impaired hearing, post-operative stapedectomies is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her service-connected right knee disability due to new evidence and outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and treatment records.

The Board has found the initial disability rating for left knee joint osteoarthritis and the TDIU claim to be remanded due to inadequate examination reports and need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's neck disorder, back disorder, right shoulder disorder, right knee disorder, and hypertension are related to his active duty service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis and lung and breathing problems due to PTSD should be remanded for further development, including obtaining medical opinions.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including for a right knee disability, left knee disability, right ankle disability, and PTSD. The remaining conditions are not addressed in detail as the decision is on appeal.

The Veteran's request for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his left knee disability is remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a new examination.,The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date prior to July 5, 2016 for the increased 10 percent evaluation for his left knee disability is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, back disability, left knee disability, and bilateral ankle disability are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations.