Knee Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining VA clinical records, authorization of private chiropractor services, and a new VA examination to assess the Veteran's urticaria, lumbar strain, and right leg disorder.

The Board has dismissed the issues of an initial compensable rating for deviated nasal septum and service connection for chronic rhinitis. The issue of service connection for bilateral degenerative changes of the knee is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disability as secondary to his service-connected left knee disability, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his service-connected condition.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss is denied.,The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is denied.,Issues related to right hip disorder and left knee disorder are remanded due to insufficient evidence on etiology.,Entitlement to a compensable rating for sensorineural hearing loss of the right ear, and entitlement to a higher rating for patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right knee are also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his service-connected disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea and bilateral hip disabilities. The AOJ will also obtain all outstanding records from SSA.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for her right and left knee disabilities have been denied. The Board has found that the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 30 percent for either knee disability, or separate ratings for instability prior to February 5, 2019.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for left knee disorder. The Veteran's service-connected left knee disorder is found to be at least as likely as not incurred in, or aggravated by, his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for above right knee amputation and a rating in excess of 10 percent for internal right knee derangement, finding that his conditions were not caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's low back disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected right ankle disability. The bilateral knee disorder and skin disorder are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to missing records and need for further examination. The issues are related to varicose veins of the bilateral lower extremities, right knee injury residuals, and abscess on the back.

The Veteran's instability of the right knee and degenerative arthritis with limited motion have been rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back and bilateral knee disabilities due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional etiology opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left knee disability, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee condition, bilateral feet condition, and low back condition. The issues of service connection for any psychiatric disorder (including MDD, PTSD, and anxiety), depression, and foot conditions have been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for various rheumatoid arthritis conditions of the shoulders, hands, wrists, feet, and knees are being remanded due to inadequate examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, acquired psychiatric disability (major depression disorder), and fibromyalgia have been granted. The claim for service connection for arthritis has been denied.,The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left knee condition and thoracolumbar spine disability (claimed as back condition).

The Board has remanded the claims due to new evidence received after the April 2016 Statement of the Case, and for additional development including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, right knee disability, left knee disability, back disability, or skin condition (vitiligo). The claims for these conditions are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence of worsening knee conditions and a need for updated examination findings.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left knee disability is granted, with a 40 percent rating from July 23, 2019 and a 20 percent rating from December 1, 2009 to July 22, 2019.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 40 percent is denied.