Knee Board decisions

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left shoulder, left knee, right knee, left elbow, and right-hand disabilities. The issue of an increased rating for amputation, middle toe, left foot is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied in 2009. The Board has reopened the claim for a right hip disability and remanded it, but did not reach the merits of other claims due to lack of evidence.

The Board is remanding the cases for further action, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The Veteran also needs to be notified of his appellate rights on several effective date issues.

The appeal to reopen the claim for service connection for right elbow pain is dismissed. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted. The claims for bilateral knee disability and sleep disturbance are remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for left knee disorder and right knee disorder, but dismissed the appeal regarding drug/alcohol dependency.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disorder, including degenerative joint disease and knee replacement surgery, is at least as likely as not related to his service. As a result, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim is denied as there is no evidence of both loss of erectile power and penile deformity.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for diabetes mellitus is denied due to the absence of insulin, restricted diet, or oral hypoglycemic agent requirements.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction prior to October 31, 2005 is not granted as there is no evidence of a claim filed before that date.,Claims for service connection secondary to existing disabilities are remanded and will be considered in the future.,Claims for increased ratings for right knee arthritis and right knee disability are also remanded.,PTSD rating remains at 50 percent, with claims for higher ratings still pending.,TDIU claim is remanded as there are no specific service-connected disabilities listed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and bilateral knee arthralgia, and remanded his claim for service connection for sleep apnea. The decision is pending further action.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder arthritis and right hand arthritis, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to her service-connected right knee condition.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his left knee disability has been granted, with a rating of 10 percent for each issue.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various upper and lower extremity disabilities, as well as bilateral hearing loss. The VA will need to schedule updated examinations that take into account the Veteran’s STRs.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip disability. The issue of service connection for a left shoulder disability and right knee disability is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for his service-connected bilateral knee and back conditions are remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess current severity of the conditions, including any neurological manifestations.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional examinations and records review, particularly regarding his right knee disability and left elbow and left knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various knee disorders and sleep apnea. The appeals are now pending again due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeals for cervical spine, thoracic spine, left eye, migraine headaches, right thumb arthritis, and right knee post-surgical scar disabilities have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals for right knee degenerative joint disease, right ankle degenerative joint disease, PTSD, and right eye disability are pending and need further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability, right ankle disability, and hypertension were denied due to lack of evidence showing the disabilities were incurred in or caused by military service. The claim for PTSD was granted as the Veteran has provided credible supporting evidence that he experienced an in-service personal assault.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee and low back disabilities due to insufficient evidence in the record, including a lack of an adequate VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disability due to conflicting medical records and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings was denied. The reduction of the rating for left knee strain and instability from 40 percent to 10 percent and noncompensable, respectively, is found to be void ab initio.