Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee patellofemoral syndrome are currently rated at 10 percent each, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claim for fibromyalgia and joint and muscle pain is denied as there is no evidence of an undiagnosed illness. The Veteran's actinic and seborrheic keratoses are granted service connection due to sun exposure during active service. The right knee disability claim has been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been granted. He was previously awarded a 30% rating for PTSD effective July 28, 2011.

The Veteran's bilateral knee conditions have been rated at 10% for limitation of flexion. The Board found that the current ratings are appropriate as her range of motion is consistently above the threshold for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further examination. The issues include right ear hearing loss, bilateral foot disabilities (pes planus and plantar fasciitis), bilateral knee disabilities, and sciatica.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination reports and a need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's claims for left knee, right knee, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and scars from appendectomy surgery were denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus but not for the other conditions.,For PTSD, the Veteran received a rating of 70% which is the maximum allowed under current criteria.

The Board granted service connection for a back disability and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral hand disability, neck disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, and sleep apnea. The decision also remanded the issue of an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right shoulder strain.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and unclear employment status. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are expected to be evaluated for their impact on his ability to work, with a focus on whether his current job constitutes 'marginal' employment.

This case is dismissed as the Veteran's representative withdrew his claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee degenerative joint disease. The Veteran's residuals of right patellar fracture prior to May 23, 2016 are not entitled to a higher than 10 percent rating.,Right knee scar status post right patellar fracture is not compensable.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and increased evaluations was timely filed, and all issues decided in the June 7, 2012 rating decision are now under review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service records and outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran's left knee disorder is being reviewed again with a new examination.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to concerns about the credibility of his statements and need for a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the claims for service connection for back and right knee disabilities can be adjudicated. The case is being remanded to obtain a new examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to deficiencies in the March 2014 VA examination, which did not include an assessment of both active and passive range of motion in weight-bearing and nonweight-bearing conditions. The Veteran will need a new VA examination.

The Veteran's application for a clothing allowance due to damage caused by his service-connected right knee brace is remanded because relevant medical records are missing. The case will be returned to the Board after additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but further evidence is needed to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.,Additional VA treatment records are required to fully assess the Veteran's current condition.

The Board has denied service connection for left-hand arthritis, a skin rash on the back, and PTSD. The Veteran's sleep apnea claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence. Ratings for bilateral knee disabilities and migraines are also remanded.,Service connection was not granted for left-hand arthritis, a skin rash on the back, or PTSD. Additional medical opinions are needed regarding these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of both knees is related to service, and thus service connection for these conditions is granted.