Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected right and left knee disabilities, including instability.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a left knee disability. The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination and obtaining any outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for left knee and left shoulder disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial rating for eczema/keratose are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of his left shoulder and knee disabilities, as well as a need for a statement of the case on the issue of a compensable initial rating for eczema/keratose.

The Veteran's current tension-type headaches are proximately due to or the result of his service-connected disabilities, including the medications required for those disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient detail in the February 2014 VA examination report and the need for additional line of duty determinations, SSA records, treatment records from the San Antonio Orthopaedic Group, and any other relevant medical records.

The Veteran's low back strain with degenerative changes, right knee patellofemoral syndrome, and left knee patellofemoral syndrome with meniscus tear are currently rated at 10 percent each. The claims for higher ratings have been granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and an inadequate VA medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records from a private physician and VA treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to February 29, 2008 for a separate 20 percent rating for instability of the left knee and for a temporary total evaluation prior to September 28, 2009 due to left knee surgery.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating of his left knee disability and service connection for a back disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a right knee disability, gastritis, or left jaw disability related to service. The preexisting back disability was not aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in service records and need for further examination. The Veteran's claims of increased ratings for right knee disability, as well as service connection for various disorders, are pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional examinations and development of records, including VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating, service connection, and other issues were denied. The decision does not address the specific conditions or theories of service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his deployment to Iraq and are more likely than not related to his military service. The right knee meniscal tear claim is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew it before a decision was made. The hearing loss disability claim is also dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him incapable of gainful employment consistent with his educational background and occupational experience, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for a higher level of special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is being remanded due to changes in his condition since the last examination, which may indicate a need for additional care.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and affording the Veteran an appropriate VA examination to assess his educational and vocational skills in relation to his ability to perform sedentary employment and/or light duty work.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, effective immediately.