Knee Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for back disability manifested by pain and bilateral knee disability manifested by pain. The claim of service connection for psychiatric disability is being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient medical evidence and a duty to assist error. The Board will need to schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to address his hypersomnia, knee, foot, and migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to inadequate examinations and the need for additional medical opinions, including those related to valvular heart disease, keratoconjunctivitis, upper extremity radiculopathy, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, a skin condition, shin splints, knee meniscal tear, muscle/tendon strain of the lower leg, and sleep disturbances.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include lumbar spine disability, bilateral knee conditions, sleep condition, and sciatica.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for right hip, left hip, right knee, and left knee disorders have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of July 27, 2020 for the grant of service connection for right knee dislocated semilunar cartilage. The Veteran's representative submitted a valid power of attorney and a VA Form 21-0966, Intent to File, which was received by VA on July 27, 2020. This decision is binding only with respect to the instant matter decided.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for residuals of back injury arthritis with DJD, right knee injuries arthritis, and left knee injuries arthritis as they have been fully granted in a June 2022 rating decision. The appeal for service connection for left ear hearing loss, head injury, neck injury arthritis, and initial compensable rating for right ear hearing loss has also been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeals.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for clothing allowances due to use of right and left knee braces, as well as a wheelchair, are remanded. The AOJ must provide adequate notice regarding the basis for the denial and identify elements not satisfied leading to the denial.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed without prejudice due to her death, and there is no properly substituted appellant on her behalf.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee osteoarthritis with a history of ACL tear, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not caused by an in-service injury.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee strain and instability. The current rating decision will be remanded to allow for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions and the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in pre-decisional duty to assist. The AOJ must obtain additional medical opinions and consider evidence not previously considered.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee strain and left patellofemoral pain syndrome are related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran is granted a separate 20 percent rating for right knee lateral instability prior to July 7, 2015. However, the initial rating for right knee osteoarthritis prior to that date remains at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for a right knee disorder, which is secondary to service-connected left knee retropatellar pain syndrome, has been granted and effective since December 27, 2021. As such, the appeal is dismissed as moot.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for a back disability, initial increased ratings for left shoulder strain and left knee strain.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's left knee disability should be remanded for further review due to a lack of consideration of certain evidence and an insufficient medical opinion.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of rheumatoid arthritis of the left shoulder, right shoulder, left hip, and left knee due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, bilateral knee conditions, and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence.