Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypertension and a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee strain has been denied. For hypertension, the evidence does not show diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more. For left knee strain, the Veteran's flexion is limited to 45 degrees and extension is limited to 10 degrees, which corresponds to a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5260.

The Board has found that the Veteran's left knee disorder, including a meniscal tear and anterior cruciate ligament tear, is related to service. However, due to conflicting medical opinions, an additional VA etiology opinion is needed.

The Board has decided to remand the issue of service connection for a right knee disability due to an inadequate VA examination and lack of nexus opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not result in the need for aid and attendance or housebound status, as his needs were due to non-service-connected conditions. Therefore, SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status was denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to readjudicate his claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disability and bilateral hearing loss. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to duty-to-assist errors and additional development is required. The Veteran's mental health, bilateral knee and hand disabilities, and headaches are being reviewed.

The Veteran's GERD was found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD and bipolar disorder, and the right knee condition with degenerative joint disease is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus is denied as the current rating of 10% already reflects the maximum schedular rating available.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied as her hearing acuity does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable rating schedule.,The claims for service connection for right knee, left knee, low back, neck, right-hand, and left-hand disabilities are remanded due to new relevant evidence having been received since their last adjudication.,The claim for service connection for stress incontinence is remanded as new relevant evidence has been received since its last adjudication.,The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is remanded as new relevant evidence has been received since its last adjudication.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence for service connection and a need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's OSA and his service-connected conditions, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on his service-connected left elbow, right knee, low back, left ulnar neuropathy, and hypertension disabilities have been denied. The RO also remanded several issues related to service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities due to a lack of VA examinations addressing the nature and etiology of these conditions. The Veteran's current diagnoses are conceded, but further examination is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for tendinitis, left and right knee disorders, and flat feet due to a lack of consideration of certain presumptive provisions and a need for additional medical examination.

The Board found that the overpayment of $2,297.00 was due to sole administrative error on VA's part and not the Veteran's fault. The decision is invalid as a result.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to issues with the right knee, while the left knee disability remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis, right knee disability, and left knee disability due to a lack of evidence showing current disabilities related to these conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding service connection for left foot and right knee conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a recurrent left knee disability and an increased rating for unspecified anxiety disorder due to procedural issues.

The Veteran withdrew all appeals related to the left knee gout with degenerative osteoarthritis and internal derangement status post meniscectomy, right knee gout with degenerative osteoarthritis and internal derangement, and left knee gout with degenerative osteoarthritis and internal derangement status post meniscectomy based on limitation of extension. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for arthritis of the neck, left hip, and bilateral knees due to a lack of a VA examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions. The Veteran claims his current disabilities are secondary to his service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.

The Board has granted service connection for right hip bursitis, left hip bursitis, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, and lumbosacral strain with IVDS.,Service connection is established for all claimed conditions.