Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's right knee disability is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the extent of functional limitations during flare-ups and after repetitive use, as the previous examiner did not provide sufficient information on these aspects.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a stomach disability has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board grants this issue.,The Veteran's claims regarding sleep apnea, right knee disabilities, left knee disabilities, right foot hallux valgus, left foot hallux valgus, lumbar paravertebral fibromyositis, and anxiety disorder are all remanded for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for a right shoulder disability and remanded the claims for low back, bilateral hip, left knee, and headaches/migraines disabilities due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior instructions and for further development of medical records.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current right knee disability and denied service connection for it.

The Veteran's arthritis, including bilateral hip degenerative joint disease, was not shown to be related to service.,The low back condition did not manifest in-service or within one year of separation and is not linked to service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's knee and lumbar conditions and her service. Additional examinations are needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for low back disability, bilateral ankle condition, bilateral knee/leg condition, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy. The Veteran's right shoulder strain, GERD, and bilateral foot condition are also remanded.,Service connection is not granted for the Veteran’s claimed conditions due to lack of current diagnoses or evidence linking them to service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for right hip and knee disabilities due to insufficient examinations, and requests that updated VA treatment records be obtained.

The Veteran's right knee instability and arthritis have been rated, but the issue of a higher rating for instability prior to January 6, 2017 is being remanded. A separate 20 percent rating has been granted for pain, locking, and effusion into the joint from August 5, 2006 to January 6, 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension, gout, left knee disabilities, and headaches due to the need for additional development. The Veteran will be provided with VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to missing records and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of back, bilateral knee, hearing loss, and tinnitus disorders have been denied. The effective date for the current rating of 50% for PTSD is April 4, 2013.

The Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, left shoulder, right shoulder, elbow, ankle, hip, and knee have been granted initial ratings from November 1, 2011 to March 25, 2018. The rating for the lumbar spine was increased to 20% effective March 26, 2018.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for low back disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and headaches (claimed as migraines).

The Veteran's rating for degenerative joint disease of the right knee was restored to 40 percent effective September 1, 2014. The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 40 percent is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left knee, and right ankle disabilities. However, it has granted service connection for tinnitus. The remaining issues of service connection for left shoulder and right elbow disabilities are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records and requests for additional information.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied service connection for left shoulder disability and remanded the issues of service connection for low back, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to insufficient evidence.