Knee decisions — 2017

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a musculoskeletal examination.

The Board has remanded the cases due to a lack of notification for VA examinations, and further development is needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left knee conditions, including degenerative joint disease and a meniscal tear, are not related to his service. The evidence does not support a finding of chronicity during service or continuity of symptomatology after service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected left wrist and left knee disabilities from March 18, 2009 to March 7, 2010.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right knee disability and therefore, service connection for this condition cannot be granted.

The Veteran's left knee disability, which required surgery in July 2009, has not necessitated further convalescence beyond January 1, 2010. The Board finds that the criteria for an extension of a temporary total rating are not met.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's request for a Travel Board hearing, and the need to ensure proper notice is sent.

The Veteran's DDD of the lumbar spine, to include status post disc removal surgery with residual scar, was found to be permanently aggravated by his service-connected erector spinal muscles strain. The right knee disability is considered secondary to a service-connected condition.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the claim of service connection for bilateral knee disability.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to his bilateral knee disabilities, including seeking higher initial ratings and a TDIU. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Board found that the Veteran's right and left knee disorders are not related to service.,Both knees showed degenerative changes, which were considered age-related rather than service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee tendonitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service injuries and duties as a field artillery man. The right lower extremity tendonitis issue remains unresolved.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a recent Court decision, and the Veteran's claim of entitlement to TDIU is now pending before the AOJ.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disability and a low back disorder, finding sufficient evidence of in-service injury and chronicity of symptoms following separation from military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for her left knee condition is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral syndrome and hypertension have not met the criteria for an increased rating beyond the current 10 percent evaluations.

The Board has remanded the claims for higher ratings for right knee disability and initial compensable rating for bilateral pes planus with disfigured toenails due to incomplete examination reports and outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's right ankle disability effective January 13, 2010. The previous rating of 10 percent was maintained until that date.

The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation of her left knee disability and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination, updated VA treatment records, and further development.