Knee Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's employability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right tibia disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of ankylosis or instability. The current diagnoses are bilateral knee arthritis.

The Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis and tendonitis are currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Codes 5260-5261. The Board found no additional functional loss or impairment warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's use of his VA-issued bilateral knee braces for his service-connected right and left knee patellofemoral syndrome is causing wear or tearing of his clothing, leading to financial hardship. The Board has granted a clothing allowance for the year 2015 based on this.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding the Veteran's left knee disabilities, diabetes mellitus, and sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his claimed disabilities, particularly those related to a motor vehicle accident during service. The Veteran is required to provide records of any treatment he received since service and undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his current disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left knee ligament tear and left leg numbness have been denied. The claim for a higher rating for lumbar strain has also been denied, but the Veteran is now receiving a 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome.,Service connection was not granted as there is no evidence of current disability related to service or secondary to service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded four issues related to the Veteran's knee and shoulder disabilities, including service connection for these conditions. Additional development is needed to address the onset of the disorders in service and their relationship to service-connected cervical spine disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of VA attempts to obtain relevant SSA and private medical records, including from the University of MS Medical Center. The Veteran is asked to provide authorization for VA to obtain these records.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders due to new evidence submitted since the last denial. However, the claims are still remanded as additional medical examinations are needed to determine if these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for post-operative residuals of a double mandible fracture, right knee chondromalacia, and migraines due to inadequate development and lack of an SSOC.

The Veteran's bilateral knee patellofemoral pain syndrome was granted initial disability ratings of 10 percent, but no higher, prior to July 24, 2015.

All claims seeking to reopen previously denied service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's left leg below the knee amputation surgery at VA in November 2014 resulted in additional disabilities including MRSA infection and critical limb ischemia, leading to an above-the-knee amputation. The Board found that these additional disabilities were not caused by any fault or unforeseeable event on the part of VA.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee and left knee disorders, as well as initial compensable ratings for migraine headaches and a right wrist disorder. The Board found no evidence of aggravation of pre-existing conditions during service.,For migraines, the Board noted that there were no documented prostrating attacks averaging one in two months over the last several months.

The Veteran's right hand and right knee disabilities have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination reports and incomplete verification of service records. The Veteran's knee disorders need further clarification, including a physical examination if necessary.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional examination and review due to deficiencies in previous examinations, including those related to pain on motion and radiculopathy.

The Board denied service connection for a left knee disorder, finding that the appellant's preexisting condition did not worsen during his IDT on December 29, 1990.

Your appeals for increased ratings and special monthly compensation have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board has no jurisdiction to proceed as the appellant is deceased.