Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. However, the issues regarding right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, bilateral pes planus, right hip condition, and right shoulder condition are still pending as they were previously denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, PTSD, and bilateral knee disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The appeals are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee degenerative joint disease due to a lack of medical opinion linking his current conditions to his military service.

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the Veteran's attorney withdrew his requests for service connection and increased ratings.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased evaluations have been remanded due to the need for additional development.,A TDIU claim has also been identified as being inextricably intertwined with the increased evaluation claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left leg pain, right leg pain, and migraine headaches have been denied. Service connection was granted for migraine headaches as secondary to the service-connected allergic rhinitis.,Service connection for left leg pain (left leg bursitis and left gastrocnemius tear) and right leg pain (right knee strain) were not established.

The Board has remanded the claims for gout of right knee, left foot, and right foot due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran's service connection claim will be reconsidered with a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee condition, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of right knee strain is related to an in-service injury.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee and back disabilities require further examination to determine their current severity. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee disability has been dismissed due to the Veteran's attorney requesting withdrawal. The appeals for service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea secondary to obsessive-compulsive disorder have been remanded as new evidence was submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's service connection claims for lumbosacral spine disability, cervical spine disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability have been granted. A compensable initial rating of 10% has been assigned for irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to incomplete evidence and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities, and a VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and secondary service connection are remanded due to the need for updated examinations to assess the current severity of his knee disabilities, as well as their impact on other disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability and an increased evaluation for his right knee chondromalacia due to inadequate examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability, including his right knee degenerative arthritis and right knee meniscal tear status post-surgical repair, is at least as likely as not related to service. As such, the claim for service connection for a right knee disability is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as being proximately due to or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The other conditions have been denied.

The Veteran's right hand disability and right knee disorder are granted service connection. The right hand disability is due to in-service injury, while the right knee disorder may be related to age or aggravated by the left knee.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral vascular disease and left leg amputation below the knee are granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's coronary artery disease is rated at 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to incomplete records, including SSA disability benefits records and VA treatment records. The Veteran's left knee and low back disabilities are also being examined to determine their current severity.