Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and development of the record to determine appropriate disability ratings and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee, right knee, and back disabilities due to outstanding records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's right and left knee patellofemoral syndrome, arthritis of the lumbar spine with lumbar strain, and right foot metatarsalgia with calcaneal spur are not rated higher than 10 percent prior to May 16, 2011.,For the period beginning May 16, 2011, the Veteran's right knee patellofemoral syndrome is rated at 10 percent; left knee patellofemoral syndrome and arthritis of the lumbar spine with lumbar strain are each rated at 10 percent; and right foot metatarsalgia with calcaneal spur is rated at 20 percent.,The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 30 percent prior to May 16, 2011, and 40 percent beginning May 16, 2011.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence of record. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations and provide etiology opinions regarding his back, bilateral knee, hand, hearing loss, and tinnitus conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right shoulder, lumbar spine, and right knee degenerative arthritis have been denied as the evidence does not show that his conditions meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating under the applicable rating schedule.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right knee DJD, initial compensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss and facial scar disability, and chest scar disability. The issue of entitlement to service connection for residuals of a collapsed lung is also being remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for a sinus condition, a 2" scar to the left knee, generalized anxiety disorder, and entitlement to a compensable rating for middle finger pain of the left hand.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for various knee and hip disabilities, as well as a TDIU claim prior to August 24, 2011. Additional development is needed including obtaining VA treatment records, private medical records, and employment information.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vertigo with dizziness has been dismissed. The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at 70 percent effective April 29, 2018.,The Veteran's right shoulder condition, back condition, left knee condition, and right knee condition are all pending and need further evaluation by a VA medical professional.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance is denied as there is no evidence of helplessness or inability to protect oneself from daily hazards.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred or aggravated by service, and the Board denied his claim for service connection. The appeal is also remanded for further examination regarding special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance/housebound.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for left knee ACL tears with osteoarthritis and instability due to inadequate examination, requiring a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee disability have been denied. The current evaluations do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left knee disorders, as well as a back disorder due to secondary effects of service-connected left ankle disability. Additional evidence is needed to determine the existence and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a right knee disorder related to service. The Veteran's in-service injury during basic training needs to be evaluated by a VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate rationale in the previous medical opinions and a need for new evidence. The Veteran's right knee disorder is being evaluated again to determine if it is related to her service or secondary to her service-connected left hip tendonitis.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The cases of left knee, right knee, and right foot disabilities are remanded for further development. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD) remains in dispute.

The Veteran's left knee residual surgical scar, which is painful and contributes to his inability to stand, walk, or run for a long period of time with acute attack, has been granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his right lower extremity radiculopathy and its impact on daily activities. The issue of service connection for bilateral knee disorder is referred to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings in excess of 30 percent for left knee partial removal of the medial meniscus, in excess of 20 percent for right knee meniscus tear and in excess of 10 percent for osteoarthritis of the left knee.