Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's right knee DJD and status post right fibular fracture were evaluated, with the right knee DJD rated at 10 percent. The Veteran received a non-compensable rating for his scar from October 7, 2014, but a compensable rating was denied from March 13, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability has been granted. A 10 percent rating is assigned for hemorrhoids from September 18, 2017. The skin condition of the face and other issues remain under review.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on multiple service-connected disabilities are being remanded due to the need for updated treatment records and VA examinations.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims for a bilateral elbow disability, knee disability, hand disability, liver disability, weight gain, carcinoma of the abdominal cavity status post-surgical removal, kidney disability, and psoriasis. The remand is due to incomplete STRs and inadequate VA opinions regarding the onset and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. The Veteran's knee disabilities are related to his military service, while the hearing loss is presumed due to noise exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for osteoporosis, hypertension, left knee osteoarthritis, right knee osteoarthritis, and headaches due to the need for additional development. The Veteran is asked to provide necessary releases so that VA can obtain private medical records from a Wilmington, North Carolina VA clinic.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected knee conditions and for service connection for his cervical and lumbar spine conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's right knee disability is related to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 30 percent combined, with separate ratings for symptomatic residuals of semilunar cartilage removal (10%) and slight instability (10%). The rating was granted prior to April 25, 2018, and from that date onwards.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete compliance with previous instructions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral knee patellofemoral syndrome and remanded it for further development. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left shoulder disability is also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a left hip condition, finding that the Veteran's current hip condition is not related to his service or a service-connected disability. The case was also remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's TDIU claim.

The Veteran's right leg/knee, left hip, and lumbar spine disorders are related to his service-connected left knee disorder.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis of a right hip disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate efforts to obtain them. The RO must attempt to secure his military treatment records from 2007-2008.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate VA examinations and requests for new opinions regarding the Veteran's right knee condition and GERD/acid reflux.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, allergy condition, asthma, lumbar strain and partial discectomy, bilateral hip condition, bilateral knee condition, sleep apnea/sleep disorder, and acquired psychiatric disability is denied. The claims are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability is not established as there was no diagnosis of hearing loss sufficient for VA purposes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left forearm disability, right knee disability, and hypertension due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active military service.

The Veteran's left mandible fracture is rated at 20 percent, the maximum rating available under VA regulations.,Service connection for sleep apnea and left knee condition are granted. Service connection for left ankle condition is also granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions and exposure to burn pits during service.