Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The claims for left knee, left ankle, and right ankle conditions are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to the inextricably intertwined issues of service connection and increased ratings. The claims will be readjudicated after any necessary development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to deficiencies in the May 2009 and April 2015 examination reports, specifically regarding pain levels, range of motion, and whether there is ankylosis. The Veteran will need addendum opinions addressing these issues.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the cases of right knee injury, pilonidal cysts, and an acquired psychiatric disability. The Veteran's claims are now pending again.

The Board has granted service connection for a chronic back condition and remanded the right knee condition issue due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for depression, lumbar spine disorder, left ankle disorder, numbness of the feet, bilateral knee disorders, and bilateral hip disorders have been reopened. The appeals are granted to these extents only.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee DJD, limitation of flexion, and impairment of the right knee were denied as his conditions did not warrant higher evaluations based on current medical evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine and left knee disabilities have been granted. The appeal regarding an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right knee disability is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder, right knee arthroplasty, and right lateral popliteal cutaneous neuropathy have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since September 11, 2012.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a back condition and bilateral knee condition due to inadequate opinions in the July 2013 VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection based on her duties during service, including wearing heavy equipment and participating in physical activities.

The Board denied a higher rating for left knee osteoarthritis and left knee scars, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for increased ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for back and left knee disabilities have been granted, with the decision in favor due to presumptive service connection based on his right knee disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral pes planus, talonavicular joint collapse, and bilateral knee disability due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's right hand fifth metacarpal disability was denied a compensable rating, but service connection for low back and left knee disabilities were granted.,Service connection for sleep disorder to include insomnia, depression, and anxiety disorder was also granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right leg disability was denied because he failed to report for the scheduled VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasons and basis for not considering a 10 percent rating for each joint based on painful motion. A new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of service-connected generalized arthralgias.

The Board denied service connection for left and right knee disabilities, but granted service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma due to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a right broken foot is remanded. Service connection for PTSD and cervical spine disability are also remanded.,Service connection was not granted for the claimed conditions as there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking them to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete scheduling of VA examinations and lack of communication with the Veteran.

The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral syndrome with arthritis is rated at 20 percent for impairment of flexion and 10 percent for painful extension, resulting in a total rating of 30 percent.,The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral syndrome with arthritis is rated at 20 percent for impairment of flexion and 10 percent for painful extension, resulting in a total rating of 30 percent. The Veteran also has a separate 10 percent rating for slight lateral instability.,The Veteran’s right knee patellofemoral syndrome with arthritis is rated at 20 percent based on impairment of flexion.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss have been granted. The remaining issues of service connection for various conditions are remanded for additional development.