Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for left knee laxity and limitation of motion were denied, as the evidence did not show more than slight instability or flexion impairment. The appeal for SMC based on need for aid and attendance was also denied due to insufficient evidence showing that he required regular assistance.

The Board denied service connection for a left knee disability and a neurological disability affecting the lower extremities, finding that there was no evidence of these conditions in service or within one year after discharge. The Board also found insufficient medical evidence to link current disabilities to service.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability is granted as service-connected. The issues of service connection for left knee chondromalacia and right ear hearing loss are remanded.

The Veteran's cervical spine, left knee, and right knee disabilities were denied service connection as there was no evidence of a nexus between the current conditions and military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected left knee surgical scar, left knee degenerative joint disease, and right knee chondromalacia patella are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran is not entitled to higher ratings for his migraine headaches or bilateral hearing loss, but his hip and knee disabilities are being reviewed further.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA service. The Veteran is also seeking an addendum medical opinion on his left knee disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right knee condition has been granted. The claims for left shoulder and right shoulder conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The claim for service connection for sleep apnea was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. The right knee disability received a non-compensable rating, which has been increased to 10 percent.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, glaucoma, and prostate cancer. The Veteran's left knee disability and heart condition are being remanded.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions as they were found to be less likely related to his period of active duty.

The Board has restored a 30 percent evaluation for service-connected left knee instability, effective January 1, 2019. The Veteran's previous 30 percent rating was reduced to 10 percent in an October 2018 decision due to the absence of improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions.

The Veteran's right knee disability was denied an increased evaluation in excess of 60 percent from July 31, 2008 to the present.,The Veteran's left knee disability was denied an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent since September 2, 2005.

The Veteran's claim to reopen service connection for a right hip disability has been granted. The effective date of the grant is January 28, 2020.,Claims for increased ratings for left knee instability and discogenic disease of the dorsal spine have been remanded due to lack of evidence showing worsening in the year prior to March 3, 2015.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, left knee disability, and left foot disability due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and denied an increased rating for the Veteran's right knee disability.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient rationale in the previous opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's back and bilateral knee disorders. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for low back and left knee conditions, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's left knee DJD is not secondary to service-connected right knee disability, and his right knee DJD is currently rated at 10%. The Veteran's recurrent right tibia osteochondroma excision residuals are also rated at 10%. The Board denied entitlement to a TDIU as the evidence did not show he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted a separate rating of 10 percent for right knee instability since June 10, 2008.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete examinations and lack of evidence regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his right foot Achilles tendon disability, left and right knee disabilities, left hand and left pinky trigger finger disabilities, and tinea versicolor (claimed as skin disease) and PFB.