Knee Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for shoulder, back, bilateral knee, and right ankle disabilities as there were no current diagnoses of these conditions at any time during the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability, left knee PFPS, and nephrolithiasis require further development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology. The claims are being remanded for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for clothing allowances for a back brace and right knee brace in 2014 were denied because the applications were not filed within one year of the anniversary date, as required by VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee condition, right knee condition, and bilateral hearing loss due to lack of current diagnoses and possible functional impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for left lower extremity sciatica, but the claims for left and right knee disabilities are remanded due to missing records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right leg disability has been reopened and granted. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities, including fibromyalgia, chronic back strain, irritable bowel syndrome, and other conditions that make it impossible for her to maintain employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has decided to remand several issues related to his knee disabilities, low back disability, thigh disability (characterized by pain), hip disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The appeal is being remanded due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal of his claim for an initial compensable disability rating for status-post right elbow contusion. The Board also finds that additional VA examinations are needed for the Veteran's claims regarding service connection for right knee condition, lower back condition, right hip disability, and bilateral hearing loss.

The claim is being remanded due to the misfiled VA examination report from a different veteran, which affected the previous rating decision and SOC. The claim will be re-evaluated without relying on this document.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder and low back disorders are granted. The claim for bilateral knee disorder is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral knee conditions, asthma, bowel and bladder incontinence, and sexual dysfunction due to lack of a diagnosis related to these conditions and insufficient evidence regarding their relationship to service. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical records and undergo VA examinations.

The appeal regarding service connection for a right knee disability is dismissed. The Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder and lumbosacral spine disabilities are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee disabilities, as well as residuals of a left-side mastectomy. The issue of service connection for residuals of a right-side mastectomy is dismissed due to the grant of service connection.,Service connection was granted for bilateral knee disabilities based on current diagnoses and in-service complaints.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for headaches, a left knee disability, and right and left foot disabilities due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's statements and medical records will be reviewed again.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings in excess of 70% for PTSD, and in excess of 20% for both left knee and right knee disabilities. The Veteran's IBS is granted a compensable rating (10%) since January 1, 2012. A TDIU has been granted effective from January 1, 2012.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for left knee replacement and for a total disability based on individual unemployability due to inadequate examinations in April 2016. The issues are now pending.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his bilateral knee and cervical and lumbar spine disabilities have been denied. The criteria for higher disability ratings were not met.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of gastrointestinal, inguinal hernia, low back, or bilateral knee disabilities. The claims for these conditions are being remanded to allow for further development and potential clinical evidence.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right knee disabilities were remanded due to insufficient evidence of current disability severity. The Board requested a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations of his right shoulder, left shoulder, lumbar spine, IBS, bilateral ankles, and left knee disabilities have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these claims prior to a decision being made.