Knee Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and requests that the Veteran's treatment records from Freeport Medical Clinic be obtained. The Veteran is also required to undergo a new VA examination to determine if he has a current right knee disorder and whether it is at least as likely as not related to his time in active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a neck disorder, low back disorder, left knee condition, right knee condition, kidney disorder, and sciatic nerve disorder of the left leg, have all been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disorder secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and for SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Board has remanded the claims due to new evidence added since the last decision and a need for clarification of the Veteran's service periods.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral knee disorder, finding that the current disability was not caused by any in-service incurrence and there is no evidence of continuity of symptomatology since separation from service. The Veteran's lay statements were considered but found to be insufficient due to their lack of medical expertise.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to lack of evidence. The Veteran's left and right knee conditions are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran's depressive disorder was not related to service.,Service connection for DJD or DDD of the lumbar spine is denied due to lack of a link between the condition and active service or service-connected low back strain.

The Board has granted initial compensable ratings for left knee, right wrist, and left wrist disorders. The remaining issues of increased ratings for lumbar spine strain with left lower extremity radiculopathy are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral knee condition with pain is related to his service. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if he experiences functional impairment and to assess whether this condition is linked to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been reopened and granted. The Board found that new evidence supports the reopening of the claim, but denied service connection due to lack of a nexus between current tinnitus and active service. The Veteran is not entitled to SMC based on need for aid and attendance or automobile/adaptive equipment benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination of the Veteran's right knee disability, as well as additional development of the claims file. The Veteran is seeking an increased evaluation for his service-connected right knee disability.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for clothing allowances for his right knee brace, left knee brace, and back brace issued in 2015. The decision is based on the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including eye condition, joint pain, shoulder and neck conditions, wrist and hand conditions, knee and ankle conditions, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, all potentially related to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran was not afforded VA examinations due to his inability to report for scheduled exams.

The Veteran's appeal for higher disability ratings for his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities and posttraumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and evidence.

Service connection is granted for sleep apnea and hypertension. Service connection is denied for high cholesterol, fibromyalgia, left shoulder disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, tinnitus, throat condition, respiratory condition, and acid reflux.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and bilateral knee disability as the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen his right knee service connection claim was denied. The Board found that the submitted evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim for entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability. The left knee rating issue is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and potential increase in severity of the Veteran's right knee disability. A new VA examination is required.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a bilateral knee disability and arthritis, finding new and material evidence. The case is remanded to obtain VA treatment records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination.