Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for higher evaluations for his service-connected right and left shoulder disorders have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,The Veteran's appeals for higher evaluations for his service-connected cervical spine disorder, right knee retropatellar pain syndrome, left knee retropatellar pain syndrome, and left ankle tendinitis are remanded to obtain additional VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder has been granted. His migraine headaches have also been increased to 50 percent prior to June 6, 2019 and his GERD has been increased to 30 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, notably his bilateral knee disabilities, prevent him from substantially gainful employment that is consistent with his work experience as a laborer. The Board finds entitlement to TDIU granted.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for higher disability ratings and TDIU have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The appeal for left ear hearing loss has been denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating of his right knee disability, service connection for a left knee disability (including as secondary to the service-connected right knee), and TDIU are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the issues of service connection for a right knee disability and a right foot disability, to include a fifth metatarsal fracture.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and hearing loss were first denied in a February 2017 rating decision. The Board finds that remand is warranted due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations and obtaining medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder and knee disabilities due to outstanding federal government health records and insufficient development on exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and rating of PTSD, as well as for bilateral knee disabilities due to failure to schedule VA examinations.

The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by pain and limited motion, is considered service-connected as it was incurred during his active duty in the Gulf War theater.

The Board has found the NOD received in March 2015 was not timely filed and thus, the June 2011 rating decision is final. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right knee disability is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions. The case will be returned for further development, including obtaining missing in-service hospitalization records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development due to new evidence submitted since the last statement of the case.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for low back and right knee disabilities due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The case is being returned for additional development.

The Veteran's knee disabilities have been rated based on their functional limitations and the need for total knee replacements. The Board has found insufficient evidence to grant higher ratings in all rating periods.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was reopened and granted.,The claims of entitlement to service connection for right knee condition, bowel condition, erectile dysfunction, and kidney condition were denied.

The Veteran's claims for left knee degenerative joint disease, right leg fracture residuals, and perforated eardrum were granted. Service connection was established on the basis of direct evidence.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and a right knee disability, as well as his TDIU claim are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders, finding that there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The Board also found no continuity of symptomatology post-service.