Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's right wrist condition, left knee condition, and sleep apnea are all granted service connection as they are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a right shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and neurological disability of the right upper extremity have been denied. The Veteran's claim for headaches has also been denied.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee disabilities, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral knee condition was not aggravated by her military service. The Board also found that there is continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of September 30, 2011 for the grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right knee degenerative arthritis is rated at a maximum of 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 5260 and a separate 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5261, resulting in a combined 60 percent disability rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right knee disorder. The appeal is not about service connection for a condition related to exposure to burn pits, Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune, radiation, or Gulf War Syndrome.

The Board has granted the Veteran's applications to reopen his previously denied claims of service connection for a head injury and left knee disability. Service connection is now established for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral CTS, right and left shoulder disabilities, and right and left knee disabilities due to insufficient evidence or conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders, as well as secondary service connection for a right hip disorder due to his knee disorders. The remand requires an addendum opinion from the VA examiner who performed the February 2018 examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection of bilateral shoulder and knee disabilities due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset during military service.

The Board has denied service connection for left hip, right knee, and left knee disabilities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service. The case is remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's right ankle disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for thyroid disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and knee scars are granted. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran was granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. Prior to August [REDACTED], 2016, the Board denied nonservice-connected pension benefits due to the Veteran's employment and net worth.,From August [REDACTED], 2016 to February 29, 2020, the Board granted nonservice-connected pension benefits as the Veteran met all criteria for basic entitlement.

The Veteran's tinnitus was denied as it did not manifest within one year of separation from service and is not otherwise related to active service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder and depression, was denied due to lack of evidence showing the disorders began during or were related to service. The earliest reported onset was many years after discharge.,The Veteran's right knee disability was denied as there was no diagnosis in service or post-service that could be linked to active duty. No current disability was found by VA examinations.,Similarly, the left knee disability was denied due to lack of a diagnosed condition and no link to service.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, and therefore, the appeal is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for low back, left foot, right foot, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to the need for further medical examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, following surgeries, are rated at 60 percent each from January 1, 2020, to February 6, 2021.

The Board has remanded the service connection claim for a left knee condition due to conflicting evidence regarding its onset and relationship to active duty.,Veteran contends her left knee condition began during service, but post-service records show she underwent surgery.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left knee, right elbow, and cervical spine disabilities due to inadequate examinations. The Veteran's disability claims are currently pending.

The Veteran's left knee meniscal impairment and instability have been granted separate ratings. The Veteran's left knee limitation of flexion has also been granted a separate rating, all from October 2, 2009 onwards.