Knee Board decisions

The Board dismissed all claims for higher initial ratings and service connection, as the Veteran requested a higher-level review of these issues in May 2024 but then appealed to the Board in August 2024, leading to concurrent review which is not allowed.

The Board granted service connection for left knee posttraumatic degenerative arthritis, bilateral shin splints, and lumbar strain. A 20 percent initial rating was assigned for hemorrhoids.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, to include lumbar spondylosis; residuals of prostate carcinoma (claimed as prostate cancer); and increased ratings for degenerative changes with meniscal tear of the right knee and sinusitis. The Veteran's combined disability evaluation was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including high cholesterol, hypertension, and various musculoskeletal issues, as well as a compensable rating for acne vulgaris and migraine.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's right and left knee conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on painful motion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for hypertension and a separate rating for right knee instability, and dismissed his claim for TDIU as moot.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee osteoarthritis and prior to June 25, 2018, for left knee arthroplasty.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for hepatitis C, a respiratory disability, a low back disability, and a cervical spine disability, as well as higher ratings for the left knee and right ankle disabilities, due to inadequate medical opinions.

All appeals for initial ratings and service connection have been withdrawn by the Veteran's representative.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased initial ratings for his left knee disability and instability, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable criteria.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee limitation of extension, and right knee instability due to insufficient evidence regarding flare-ups and functional loss.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for instability of the left knee from July 10, 2014, to February 6, 2021.

The appeal for an increased rating for the left knee disability under the modernized review system is dismissed.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's pes planus with plantar fasciitis and remanded claims for service connection for right knee, left knee, right ankle, left ankle, and left hip conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and initial rating due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for left knee strain as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee strain with patellofemoral syndrome, and also granted initial ratings of 30 percent for right knee strain with patellofemoral syndrome, cervical strain, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's left hip, right hip, left foot, right foot, left knee, right knee, and low back disabilities as secondary to his service-connected varicose veins and bilateral ankle disabilities.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a higher rating for left knee meniscal tear with degenerative arthritis and a baker's cyst, as well as service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, due to deficiencies in VA's duty to assist.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, an acquired psychiatric disability including depression, and right knee pain.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders to ensure a complete record is available, including an appropriate VA examination.