Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected right knee, left ankle, and right ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain and right knee strain with hamstring muscle tear residuals are being remanded for further evaluation due to the possibility of worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's mild osteoarthritis of the left knee is granted as service connected.,Service connection for COPD is denied. The Board found that the Veteran's COPD was not related to her military service.,The Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD) is remanded to determine if it was aggravated by service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar strain, but denied his right and left knee strain claims. The case is remanded to obtain VA treatment records and conduct a VA examination.

The Board dismissed all claims for effective dates prior to February 19, 2013, and denied the Veteran's service connection claims.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and readjudication are necessary due to the Veteran's statements indicating his disabilities have worsened, as well as inconsistencies in previous opinions regarding hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disability and a left knee degenerative joint disease, finding that the Veteran did not have a present disability related to his in-service injuries or exposure. The Board also noted that the Veteran's knee condition was not posttraumatic and did not manifest within one year of separation from service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for lumbar spine and left knee disabilities, as they are secondary to service-connected right ankle disabilities. The Veteran's outstanding medical records need to be obtained and reviewed by a VA examiner.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee, right knee, and ankle conditions due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions began during service or were related to in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a left knee disability, an increased rating for right knee disability, and TDIU due to deficiencies in the medical opinions provided.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding aggravation of left heel disability by service-connected left knee disability.

The claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are now granted. The remaining issues related to right knee disability, bilateral pes planus, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, tinea pedis, hypertension, migraine headaches, and sinus condition are remanded for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims of service connection for left and right knee disabilities, but remands them due to insufficient evidence. The decision on the merits will be deferred until additional medical opinions are obtained.

The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 60 percent effective November 1, 2015. The Board denied a higher rating and granted TDIU prior to June 1, 2013.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left knee disorder, respiratory disorder, and an initial compensable disability evaluation for left elbow strain due to incomplete development and need for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or aggravation, and that any current disabilities were not related to active duty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for back disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disorder, and left knee disability. The decision was based on a lack of evidence showing these conditions had their onset during active service or were otherwise related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for left ear hearing loss, right knee disorder, hepatitis C, and liver disorder due to the lack of evidence showing a current disability or a link between these conditions and active duty service. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals regarding his major depressive disorder, right knee disability, and back disability have been dismissed as he has withdrawn them. The issues of entitlement to a TDIU with an earlier effective date remain pending.

The Veteran's initial rating for left knee disability is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. A separate 10% rating for left knee instability is granted. The Veteran's right foot disability is also denied, as symptoms do not warrant a higher than 20% rating.