Knee Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case to obtain a VA examination for sleep apnea and to determine if it is related to service. The other issues of service connection remain under review.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder is granted service connection.,A rating of 20 percent for chondromalacia patella of the left knee based on lateral instability and/or subluxation is granted prior to July 14, 2008, and as of November 1, 2008. An initial rating in excess of 10 percent for arthritis of the left knee based on limitation of motion is denied prior to April 27, 2016, and a separate rating of 20 percent for a left meniscal disorder is granted as of November 1, 2008.,The Veteran's PID claim was referred but not adjudicated. The maximum schedular rating for bilateral flatfeet has been assigned.

The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 20 percent, but an increased rating to 30 percent for limitation of extension is granted.,The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10 percent, and an increased rating to 20 percent for limitation of extension is granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a right knee disability and has determined that he is entitled to service connection for this condition. The evidence shows that the Veteran had an in-service injury, developed symptoms over time, and now suffers from osteoarthritis of the right knee.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 30 percent, but no higher, for left knee chondromalacia with degenerative arthritis is granted. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating due to the presence of flare-ups during which he cannot use his knee at all.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development of service treatment records and lack of a formal finding regarding whether the Veteran was placed on extended light duty during his period of service. The case is now pending for further review.

The Board has remanded the cases for clarification on whether the appellant's National Guard service was federal or state-controlled, and to determine if any additional development is needed.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew all issues on appeal in June 2018 and July 2018.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the appeal is, therefore, REMANDED. The Veteran's low back disability and right knee disability are both remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a back disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The VA is instructed to obtain all pertinent records, conduct additional examinations, and provide new opinions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck condition due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the neck condition, as well as the propriety of reducing the ratings for his bilateral knee conditions.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen a claim of service connection for a left knee disability is granted. The Board also remanded the issues regarding service connection for vertigo and hypertension, as well as the rating for hypertension.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination of the Veteran's left knee disability, requiring further evidence and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for emphysema, ear problems, and asthma has been withdrawn. The claims for service connection for a head injury, rhinitis, sinusitis, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, and left knee/leg disability have all been granted or denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are of sufficient severity to preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment beginning April 7, 2012. TDIU is granted as of that date.

The appeal on the issue of service connection for memory loss has been withdrawn and is dismissed. The case is remanded for further examination regarding increased rating for left knee condition and service connection for dizziness.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased ratings for knee disabilities due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran will be scheduled for VA examinations to determine the nature, etiology, and severity of his back disability and bilateral knee conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary due to inadequate examination reports, and the claims are being remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence and updated treatment records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.