Knee decisions — 2017

The Board has denied the Veteran's increased rating claims for his lumbosacral strain, left knee, and right shoulder disabilities. The case is now being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's thoracic and lumbosacral strain is found to be secondary to his service-connected lower extremity disabilities. The right knee patellar pain rating prior to September 6, 2007, and the right hip trochanteric bursitis are both granted.

The Veteran developed right knee arthritis due to an injury in service and the evidence is at least in equipoise that this condition is related to his military service. As a result, the Board finds that service connection for right knee arthritis is granted.

The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant is denied as he does not meet the eligibility criteria. The effective date for service connection of bilateral knee extension issues is denied as it occurred after August 11, 2010. Initial compensable ratings for limited extension of the left and right knees are also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination of the Veteran's left knee and to address his claim for TDIU due to the possibility that there may be a worsening of the disability since the last examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to outstanding records and updated VA medical records.

The Board denied service connection for an autoimmune disease and a right knee disability, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not related to her active service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board found that the Veteran's DJD of the knees is not related to his period of active duty from September 1975 to May 1982 and did not find any evidence linking it to service-connected bilateral pes planus, hammertoe of both great toes and bilateral bunions. The claim was denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person have been dismissed as she has withdrawn her claims.

The Veteran's claim for a temporary total rating due to convalescence following his right knee surgery was denied as there is no evidence of severe post-operative residuals or immobilization by cast, without surgery, of one major joint or more.

The Veteran's low back disability is granted as service-connected. The chest and left knee disabilities are pending further development.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for further development, including additional examinations and consideration of the claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for his right knee and cervical spine disabilities, as well as his Parkinson's disease. The effective dates of these grants are set to November 4, 2013.

The Veteran's daughter is seeking various ratings and service connection for multiple conditions, but the appeal has been remanded due to scheduling issues.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for right knee patellofemoral syndrome with chondromalacia is being remanded due to the need for a more comprehensive VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and incomplete records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for left and right knee disorders, including as secondary to his service-connected tinea pedis with onychomycosis, will be further developed.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disorder, diagnosed to include arthritis, and for PTSD. The Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service events.

The Veteran's right and left knee chondromalacia have been rated at the minimum 10% level since January 2008, with no evidence of additional functional loss or other conditions that would warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and disability ratings have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for gout and entitlement to TDIU due to inadequate examination reports and other procedural issues.