Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claim for left ear hearing loss is granted, while claims for right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), heart disorder, osteopenia, cervical spine (neck) disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability are denied. The Veteran's service connection claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, and bilateral knee disabilities due to incomplete records and the need for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to the need for further examination considering the Veteran's in-service paratrooper duties.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and left knee disability should be remanded to allow for further examination and analysis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete service treatment records and outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran is presumed to have Gulf War exposure.

Your appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew it before a decision was made.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations are necessary to assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine, right knee, and right ankle disabilities. The claims for increased ratings and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remain pending.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to obtain records and for an examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's left knee disability and bilateral hearing loss.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claims for service connection for a right knee disorder and muscle spasms is granted.,The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for a low back disorder is denied.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by DJD, was rated at 10 percent prior to December 11, 2018. The appeal is denied as the condition did not warrant a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's right knee disability was aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and a new medical opinion to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's current conditions and his service.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations, as well as new opinions regarding the etiology of her bruxism, GERD, and irritable bowel syndrome.

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

The Veteran's claims for increased rating for his spine disability and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records from SSA. The left knee strain claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the spine disability claim.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back, left knee, right knee, bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine headaches. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for right knee disabilities and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran needs a VA examination to assess her current right knee disability severity, including any instability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's right knee DJD is related to his service-connected left knee DJD and whether a preexisting right leg fracture aggravated during service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his left knee disability and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD).,Special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain outstanding SSA records related to the appellant's claims.