Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for his left hand long finger disability and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his left knee disability are being remanded due to the inadequacy of the September 2015 VA examinations. The Board requires a new examination to assess the current severity of these disabilities, including measurements between the fingertip and the proximal transverse crease of the palm with the finger flexed to the extent possible for the left hand long finger disability, and compliance with the requirements of 38 C.F.R. § 4.59 involving measurements of passive and active range of motion - in both weight bearing and non-weight bearing for the left knee disability.

The Board has denied service connection for nose and sinus disabilities, as well as left knee, left elbow, right elbow, and right knee disabilities due to a lack of evidence of current disabilities. The case is being remanded for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left knee disability, finding that it was incurred during his period of inactive duty training in 1995.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left knee disability is being remanded due to the inadequacy of the previous VA examination, which did not comply with the requirements set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 4.59.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient evidence of current disability and worsening symptoms. A new VA examination is needed to assess the severity of the bilateral knee patellofemoral syndrome.

The Board has granted service connection for left wrist strain, lumbosacral strain, left knee strain, sinusitis, tension headaches and migraine headaches, and irritable bowel syndrome. The Veteran's current diagnoses are consistent with his reported symptoms in service.

The Board has remanded seven issues on appeal, including service connection for various conditions. The Veteran's claim for skin condition is reopened due to new and material evidence.

The Veteran's claims for migraine headaches and temporomandibular joint dysfunction were denied, with the effective date set at February 15, 2008.,There was no prior claim or indication of intent to apply for service connection for these conditions before February 15, 2008.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been rated at the maximum allowed under VA guidelines. The Board found no evidence to support a higher rating and denied his request for an increased rating. For back and left knee disabilities, the appeal is remanded as there are insufficient in-service records to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's left knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has decided to remand this case for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for readjudication of his claim, including consideration of whether separate ratings are warranted for different symptoms or conditions related to his right knee disability.

The Veteran's back disability was granted a 40% rating from November 15, 2012 to March 9, 2016. His right knee disability received separate compensable ratings of 10% for flexion limitation and 20% for dislocated meniscus since June 28, 2016.

The appeal as to the request to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a right ankle disability is dismissed. The appeals as to the claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine, left knee, and right knee disabilities are granted due to new and material evidence being received.

The Board has granted service connection for back pain as due to an undiagnosed illness, but denied the remaining issues of service connection for vision disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, latent tuberculosis, and sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and missing VA treatment records. The issues include psychiatric disorders, back disorder, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back and left knee disorders are related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions. The right knee disorder is also granted as it meets the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a left knee disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and insomnia) due to insufficient examination findings. The Veteran is required to undergo additional examinations to determine if his conditions are related to service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection of right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and bilateral plantar fasciitis should be remanded due to insufficient evidence. The VA will provide a new examination and obtain any relevant records.

This decision dismisses the appeal for service connection of scarring above right eye. The Veteran's appeals on right arm/shoulder disability, right knee disability, hypertension, and TBI residuals are remanded.,The Board found no current diagnosis of a right arm/shoulder or right knee disability, thus denying service connection for these conditions.,Hypertension is remanded due to the absence of relevant private medical records. The Veteran's TBI claim is also remanded as further evaluation is needed.

The Board denied service connection for left knee, right knee, and lower back disabilities due to lack of evidence showing the conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.