Knee decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 were denied as the evidence did not support a finding of additional disability caused by or resulting from VA care, treatment, examination, or training.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is not service-connected as it did not manifest within a year of separation and there is no evidence linking the condition to his military service.,Service connection for exposure to chlorine gas is denied because there was no documented exposure during service, and the Veteran does not have any current respiratory or right knee disabilities related to such exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability and arthritis of the bilateral lower extremities due to lack of a medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee condition due to lack of evidence linking his current condition to his active duty service. The VA examiner provided a negative nexus opinion, stating that there is no medical evidence showing a link between the Veteran's in-service symptoms and his current condition.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is currently rated at 40% and his left and right ankle disabilities are both rated at 10%. The claims for increased ratings remain pending as the AOJ has remanded them.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions including bilateral elbow, wrist, knee disorders, a heart disorder, and a low back disorder due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated during his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee conditions, as well as entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to January 1, 2020 for adding a dependency allowance for her spouse due to lack of evidence showing actual receipt of notice regarding her marriage.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to January 1, 2020 for adding a dependency allowance for her spouse due to lack of evidence showing actual receipt of notice regarding her marriage.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the right hip, right knee, and left hip disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee condition, claimed as ligament damage and to include status post-surgical repair. The decision finds that the current disability is related to his active duty training.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for his knee disability due to insufficient examination results, lack of proper testing, and need for additional evidence. The claims will be reconsidered with new examinations.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including chondromalacia and osteoarthritis following ACL repair, is currently rated at the maximum allowed under Diagnostic Code 5258. The Board denied a higher rating as there was no evidence of ankylosis or other conditions warranting separate ratings.

The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis and meniscus tear have been rated based on their schedular criteria. The Board has found that the current ratings are appropriate for these conditions.,However, due to additional functional loss from pain and other symptoms, a higher rating is being remanded for consideration of extraschedular evaluation.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for a left knee disorder, finding that his current left knee arthritis is related to his active service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, nasal polyps, bronchitis, muscle and joint pain, erectile dysfunction, left knee condition, right knee condition, thoracolumbar spine degenerative changes, bilateral wrist condition, and bilateral elbow condition. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee and low back disabilities, as well as his claim for service connection for sleep apnea. The claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right and left knee strain and shin splint disabilities, finding that the evidence did not show limitation of motion sufficient to warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's initial rating for his right knee disability was remanded due to insufficient examination findings. The case is now pending for a new VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, right knee disorder, and bilateral lower extremity nerve damage due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions during or related to his active military service.