Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU have been remanded due to the need for further development. The lumbar disc space narrowing L2-L3 claim remains denied, while the right knee patellofemoral syndrome claim has been changed in diagnostic code.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection for PTSD and TDIU. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 20 percent from January 30, 2018 onward, while his right and left knee disabilities are each rated at 10 percent. The appeal remains pending on these issues.

The Veteran's tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and anxiety disorder), and bilateral knee pain were all granted service connection. The conditions are considered to be directly related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left knee condition and whether it is related on a secondary basis to his service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for sebaceous cyst, squamous cell skin cancer, and actinic keratosis have been dismissed as withdrawn.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for right knee degenerative joint disease has been remanded. The other issues remain denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination and incomplete medical records. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities need to be evaluated for eligibility in acquiring specially adapted housing or special home adaptation grant.

The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis is granted service connection. The right knee strain claim is remanded for a VA opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's service connection claims for low back, bilateral hip, right knee, and left knee disabilities as secondary to her service-connected bilateral ankle disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left knee patellofemoral syndrome, as well as supraventricular tachycardia, were denied. The evidence showed that the Veteran had pain on motion with limited flexion in both knees, but no instability or subluxation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his National Guard service in 1987 and the potential aggravation of his current spine and knee conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. However, his claims are still pending as further development is needed before a decision can be made.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee arthritis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his in-service motor vehicle accident. The decision is based on continuity of symptoms since service and the Veteran's lay statements.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his left ankle sprain with fracture was denied. For the period from November 24, 2010 to February 5, 2014, he was granted a separate 20 percent rating for right knee meniscus impairment but denied any increase in ratings for other conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for various knee and leg conditions, as well as for service connection for several other conditions, were dismissed because the Veteran did not file a timely substantive appeal.,The Veteran also had claims to reopen denied, but these are not considered in this decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability was reopened and granted. The claim for service connection for a left knee disability was denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to October 15, 2015 is being remanded due to the need for referral to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines, right wrist disability, left wrist disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right rotator cuff disability have also been denied due to the lack of a diagnosed condition during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral knee disabilities, including as secondary to his service-connected back disorder. The case is being returned for further development and examination.

The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 10% for instability and extension limited to 0 degrees, with no flexion limitation. A separate 10% evaluation is granted for limited extension.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed and the Veteran's claims are being remanded for further examination and review.