Knee decisions — 2018

The Board found no direct service connection for residuals of head injury/TBI, right knee disability, or left thigh disability due to lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service connection was denied as there is insufficient evidence showing a link between the Veteran's current disabilities and his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeals for higher initial evaluations for his service-connected right and left knee disabilities have been denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's left knee disability and right hip disabilities are found to be secondary to his service-connected right knee disability. The claim for a higher rating of the right knee is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues including service connection for various knee and elbow disabilities, as well as a claim for TDIU. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical evidence and determine the appropriate evaluations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee disorder is a result of natural aging and not service-connected.,The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder was congenital in nature and did not worsen during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting opinions from a VA examiner regarding whether the Veteran's left knee condition is related to his in-service injury. The claim will be returned for further clarification and consideration.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left knee strain is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate examinations and additional development is required. The issues include service connection for a right foot disability, left below knee amputation, an initial compensable rating for right wrist tendonitis, and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him incapable of performing the physical and mental acts required by employment, thus the criteria for a TDIU are not met.

The Veteran's claim for a temporary total evaluation based on treatment for his service-connected left quadriceps tendon rupture is denied because the surgery was not related to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral knee condition is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all issues related to increased ratings for various knee, ankle, elbow, and elbow impairment conditions prior to the issuance of a decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of increased ratings for right knee lateral instability, a separate compensable rating for symptoms pertaining to right knee cartilage tear, and TDIU.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to August 16, 2012.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU for the period beginning January 22, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and SSA disability determination records.

The Board has ordered additional development for the left knee disability claim due to incomplete consideration of a September 2008 MRI and its findings. The case is being remanded for an addendum opinion from the examiner.

The Board found that the Veteran's right hip and right knee disabilities are not related to his active service, thus denying his claims for service connection.