Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, as well as appeals for higher ratings for his right knee and chronic fatigue syndrome, were dismissed. The Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis but denied any increase in the rating for sinusitis with headaches.

The Board has denied service connection for memory loss due to lack of objective indications of a distinct disability. The Veteran's bilateral knee condition is remanded as there are sufficient facts and circumstances to warrant an examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an extension of a temporary total evaluation based on post-operative convalescence following his left knee surgery, finding that there was no need for further convalescence beyond May 31, 2013.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a left knee disability, low back disability, and SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's service connection claim for non-Hodgkins lymphoma as secondary to Camp Lejeune exposure is granted. The claims for cervical spine, right knee, and left knee disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for low back disability is also remanded. The TDIU claim is raised by the record and must be addressed as well.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hip and knee disabilities have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and his active military service. The Board found that the Veteran did not provide credible statements regarding in-service injuries or continuity of symptoms after service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for low back disability, bilateral hip disability, and bilateral knee disability due to insufficient evidence. The claims will be reviewed with a VA examination.

The Veteran's left ankle disorder, low back disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), right knee disorder, skin cancer, upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral hearing loss, and gastritis are all granted service connection. The rating for the right ankle fracture residuals is 20%.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's right knee disability.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, right knee disability, and left knee patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative changes. The rating for left knee patellofemoral syndrome is increased to 20 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Reiter's syndrome and multiple knee disorders, prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU for purposes of accrued benefits.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbosacral joint disease, left knee condition, and right knee condition. The case is being remanded to provide the Veteran with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his bilateral knee conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for left knee disability and service connection for lumbar spine disability due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran will need to undergo new VA examinations.

The Veteran's left knee disorder is rated at 20 percent, but no higher. The Board granted a rating of 20 percent for the left knee disorder under Diagnostic Code 5258 and denied entitlement to TDIU.

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

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not characterized by a penile deformity, and the scars associated with prostate cancer are not painful or unstable.,The Veteran's post-surgical scar associated with prostate cancer does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7804 or 7805.,VA must obtain updated VA treatment records and provide an addendum opinion regarding the active status of the Veteran’s prostate cancer, to include rising PSA levels. The Veteran should also be provided with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his sleep apnea and liver cysts.,The Veteran's left knee internal derangement must be evaluated for current severity and manifestations.,VA must provide an appropriate clinician to examine the Veteran regarding his service-connected prostate cancer, sleep apnea, liver cysts, and left knee disability. The examiner should provide etiology opinions as requested.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations are inadequate and remands the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a new examination.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral foot and ankle disabilities, as well as evaluations for degenerative arthritis of the right knee. The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current left knee disorder is related to his active duty service. The Veteran must be provided with a VA examination to determine if he has a current left knee disability that is a result of his military service.