Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's left knee chondromalacia patella is granted an initial compensable disability rating of 10 percent.,The Veteran's right knee chondromalacia patella is denied an initial compensable disability rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to new evidence received within one year of previous rating decisions. The issues include lumbar spine, cervical spine, left foot, left knee, colon disabilities, right eye strabismus hypertropia and exotropia, deviated nasal septum, and hepatitis C.

The Veteran was granted service connection for various conditions, including anxiety disorder and depression, lumbar strain and intervertebral disc syndrome, right lower extremity sciatica, and bilateral hearing loss. Service connection was denied for cervical spine disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination and the need for clarification regarding flare-ups of right knee patella chondromalacia.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed for the issues of service connection for left hip trochanteric pain syndrome, increased disability ratings for PTSD, radiculopathy of the left hip, and knee disabilities, as well as an increased disability rating for restrictive airway disease with chronic cough. The TDIU issue is also being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee condition, finding that the Veteran's current arthritis is at least as likely as not related to his in-service motor vehicle accident.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a higher rating are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evidence.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claim for frostbite was granted. The claims for left shoulder, lower back, and left knee disabilities were denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has dismissed the claims for earlier effective dates and granted a separate rating of 20 percent for left knee locking. The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is remanded. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left knee disabilities are also remanded.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations for left knee subluxation and degenerative joint disease did not comply with previous remand instructions, and TDIU was not properly addressed. The case is being returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to TBI, patellofemoral syndrome of the right and left knees, sleep apnea, bulging disc, and lumbar strain have been reopened but remain denied. The cases are being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

Service connection is granted for a back condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, depression, and headaches secondary to service-connected bilateral ankle disabilities.,An effective date prior to July 6, 2015, for the grant of service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the Veteran to undergo VA examinations and provide additional medical records in order to properly adjudicate his claims of service connection for a seizure disorder and a rating increase for his knee condition.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to substantiate the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including arthritis, cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and several other musculoskeletal issues. The decision also includes remands for tinnitus and peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine, right knee, and left knee disabilities. The appeals are now remanded to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to lack of updated VA treatment records and inadequate examination reports.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU. The right knee issues are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to procedural defects and the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient opinions regarding his leg length discrepancy, hip bursitis, knee disability, and foot disorder. The VA must obtain additional records and provide a supplemental opinion addressing these issues.

The Veteran's traumatic arthritis of the left knee and left knee instability are currently rated at 10 percent each, but the Board finds that these conditions do not warrant higher ratings based on current evidence.