Knee decisions — 2014

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current low back, left knee, or bilateral foot disorder and denied service connection for all three conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee and left ankle disabilities, as new and material evidence has been received.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected right knee and low back disabilities as well as their impact on his employability.

The Veteran's service connection for a right hip disability is granted, as it is related to his in-service injury and/or caused by his service-connected right knee osteoarthritis status post meniscectomy.

The Veteran was granted service connection for PTSD, which is likely related to her military service. She also received a 100% disability rating for left knee arthritis due to aggravation of a pre-existing condition.,Service connection for TDIU remains pending as the issue is not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities have been evaluated at the 10 percent rating for patellofemoral syndrome, but do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on current symptoms.

The Board dismissed the motion due to the death of the moving party.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating or an earlier effective date for his right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for additional development due to missing VA treatment records and a need for another VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's osteoarthritis of the left knee did not manifest during service or as a result of an in-service injury, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for an adequate VA examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's left knee disorder is secondary to his service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's right knee laceration with decreased sensation is currently rated at 10 percent, effective June 10, 2009. The Board finds that the disability does not warrant a higher rating as it primarily involves sensory loss without significant motor impairment.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for any of the claimed conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of a low back disorder and bilateral knee disorder, finding no new and material evidence to reopen these claims. The claim for increased evaluation of left ankle fracture with degenerative arthritis is granted at 30 percent.

The Board found no credible evidence of a left leg injury or disease during service, and thus denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including hypertension, left ankle sprain, right shoulder impingement, residuals of rib fracture, and post-operative residuals of a meniscectomy, have been granted. The appeal is resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by osteoarthritis and instability, is currently rated at 20 percent. A separate 20 percent rating for moderate instability of the left knee has also been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the current severity of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and low back disability, as well as to obtain any pertinent medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine if his current left hip and left knee disabilities are etiologically related to his service.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his right knee disability is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of certain examination findings.