Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's right knee flexion is limited to 120 degrees with painful motion, warranting a separate 10 percent rating. However, his TDIU claim was denied as he can still secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional evaluations and evidence to determine appropriate initial disability ratings and effective dates.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including plica syndrome, recurrent patellar dislocation and instability, and grade I and II degenerative changes of the menisci without tears, is rated at 30 percent for recurrent patellar dislocation and instability. An additional 20 percent rating is granted for grade I and II degenerative changes of the menisci without tears.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left and right knee chondromalacia as they are not adequately addressed by the current VA examination.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, effective date claims, and TDIU claim due to incomplete development of records and need for further medical examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to incomplete medical records and lack of a VA examination.

The Board denied a higher rating for the Veteran's service-connected right total knee replacement, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent prior to May 30, 2017 and 60 percent since then.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for unspecified depressive disorder has been denied.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for internal derangement of the left knee (limited flexion), limited extension, and instability have been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations, as his current evaluations do not comply with Correia v. McDonald or Sharp v. Shulkin.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further review and consideration of new VA treatment records, as well as reconsideration of whether there is new evidence that could reopen the left knee disorder claim.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected left knee disability is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee and hip disabilities, as well as bilateral hearing loss. The claims will be reviewed based on new evidence provided by the Veteran during her recent hearing.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are denied as the evidence does not support a relationship between his current disabilities and his military service.,Service connection cannot be granted based on herbicide exposure, as there is no credible evidence that he was exposed to such agents during his service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to unclear medical findings and lack of a current diagnosis. The right hip and knee conditions are being reviewed, but further examination is needed.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral ankle/foot disability due to new and material evidence. The claims for increased ratings for left knee DJD and right knee DJD are also remanded.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right knee, cervical spine, lumbar spine, bilateral hip, ankle, CTS, and left knee disabilities. The claims are being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated VA medical records and conducting additional VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal. The Board also referred the issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hip and knee conditions, secondary to the right ankle fracture, to the AOJ.

Entitlement to service connection for a right knee meniscus disability, bilateral hearing loss, constipation, and some other conditions is denied. The Board has ordered remands for further development on the issues of service connection for bilateral ankle and plantar fasciitis disabilities.,An initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is denied. Service connection for asthma is also denied as a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.