Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's right knee strain rating was reduced from 10 percent to noncompensable, effective August 7, 2013. The reduction is being restored.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for back, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to the need for additional supporting evidence. The Veteran will be required to provide any outstanding medical records and undergo VA examinations to assess the severity of his conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left-knee DJD was granted, as the evidence showed that his condition is attributable to active duty service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding service connection for a heart disability due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The claim of hypertension is denied as not meeting the criteria for a compensable evaluation. The claims of OSA, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, left hand and right hand disabilities, and left knee disability are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for bilateral knee disability due to further action being needed, including obtaining additional medical evidence and providing an addendum opinion from a qualified examiner.

The Veteran's right and left knee DJD are currently rated at 10 percent each, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to lack of additional limitation in motion or functional loss.,The Veteran's lumbar spine DDD is remanded for further development as there is conflicting evidence regarding the presence of radiculopathy and missing treatment records.

The Board has denied service connection for a neck disability and remanded the claim of service connection for a left knee disability, as secondary to PTSD. The decision is pending further development.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate VA examination reports and the need for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling new examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD and left knee disability, as well as his TDIU claim due to additional development being required. The Veteran was previously denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, but this decision is now remanded. His service connection claim for a left knee disability remains pending. Additionally, the Board has requested further development regarding his TDIU claim.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee condition and back pain due to a lack of VA examination and insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral ankle and knee conditions, as secondary to service-connected arthrosis of bilateral feet with plantar fasciitis. Additional development is needed due to insufficient opinions in previous VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for tinea pedis and denied service connection for a chronic bilateral foot disorder other than hyperhidrosis and tinea pedis, as well as a chronic bilateral knee disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee arthritis and remanded the issues of increased ratings for left hip disorders.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records, private treatment records, and additional examination reports.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability, right knee disability, and obstructive sleep apnea due to incomplete records and lack of an opinion on whether these conditions are related to active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, and effective dates of March 7, 2000 were assigned. The appeals related to right knee DJD, hypertension, IBS with GERD, hemorrhoids, and status post fracture of the proximal ribs. Service connection was denied for prostatitis and/or residuals of such, collapsed lung and/or residuals of a collapsed lung, and dental disability.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for right knee, left knee, and gastrointestinal disorders due to inadequate VA examination opinions and need for additional development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the continuity of symptoms and treatment for a right knee disability since separation from service.