Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's cervical strain, right knee Osgood-Schlatter disease, diabetes mellitus type II (DMII), and hypertension have been granted service connection.,Service connection for the Veteran's right knee Osgood-Schlatter disease is granted as secondary to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for left knee limitation of flexion and instability were denied as the evidence did not show that his conditions warranted a rating higher than 10 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disability, finding that it is related to an in-service injury and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for headaches, lumbar spine disability, left shoulder disability, and left knee disability due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee condition and remanded the claim for bilateral eye condition.

The Board has granted increased ratings of 60 percent for left and right knee replacements, finding that the Veteran's unsteady gait, chronic pain, weakness, swelling, and fatigue constitute 'severe painful motion or weakness' as required by Diagnostic Code 5055.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is in need of personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months due to his medical conditions, including Type II Diabetes Mellitus and below-knee amputation. The PCAFC eligibility determination must be reconsidered based on whether participation would be in the Veteran's best interest.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate prior to July 19, 2021 was denied as he did not have a single service-connected disability rated at 100% or a TDIU due solely to a single disability and additional service-connected disability ratable at 60%, separate and distinct from the 100% service-connected disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for back, right ankle, left knee, and right knee conditions. The claim for neck condition is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to a duty to assist error in providing the Veteran with a VA examination prior to the January 2019 RAMP rating decision.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including hypertension, neck disability, right shoulder and left shoulder disabilities, right knee and left knee disabilities, prostate disability, bilateral hand numbness, headache disorder, and respiratory disability. The Veteran's preexisting conditions were not shown to be aggravated by service or otherwise related to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left and right knee disorders, finding that they are at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran requested to withdraw their appeal for service connection of left knee, right knee, right elbow, respiratory disorder, and sleep apnea. The Board has dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his left knee disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and evidence.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is rated at 70 percent from June 20, 2017. Service connection for left knee arthritis was not granted. Effective June 20, 2017, the Veteran's TDIU claim is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for HTN, and separate ratings for knee disabilities. The Board found that there was no current diagnosis of right ear hearing loss and that the Veteran's HTN did not warrant a higher than 10 percent rating. For his bilateral knee disabilities, the Board denied claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent as well as separate ratings for instability.

The Veteran's tinnitus, right knee disability, left knee disability, and left shoulder disability are all found to be related to his active service.,Service connection is granted for each of the claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include right foot conditions, trigger finger of the right hand, and a thoracolumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a left knee condition due to confusion with the Veteran's address and failure to obtain necessary medical records.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and a claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for TBI. The Veteran's psychiatric disability remains the focus of his appeal, with hepatitis C secondary to that disability also being addressed.