Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities were granted initial ratings of 40 percent each, but no higher, for the periods prior to December 12, 2011 and March 4, 2013. Other claims related to PTSD, SMC, effective dates, and TDIU were denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee disability as secondary to his service-connected right knee disability.

The Board has determined that the AOJ did not obtain all relevant records and medical opinions, leading to remand for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disability, finding that it is caused by his service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative joint disease of the left (non-dominant) shoulder, right knee, and left knee are being remanded due to a failure to issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also being remanded as it was denied in the most recent rating decision without an SSOC having been issued.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all the listed conditions and rating issues, resulting in their dismissal.

The Board has remanded the claims for a retrospective VA examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's left knee disability prior to March 23, 2022. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the left knee disability.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease is granted as secondary to her service-connected hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type II. The cervical spine disorder and left knee disorder are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's left knee disability with lateral joint instability is rated at 20 percent from September 16, 2019 to January 4, 2021. A separate 20 percent rating for dislocated semilunar cartilage of the left knee was granted since June 17, 2025.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The right knee condition and left knee condition are denied as not related to service, and hypertension is denied due to lack of evidence meeting VA criteria for hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) and need for regular aid and attendance of another person is remanded due to the need for new VA examinations to determine the current nature and severity of his service-connected disabilities, as well as the need for private medical records.

The Veteran's skin rashes, cracked teeth, left hip condition, and right hip condition have not been established as service-connected.,An initial rating of 50% for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis is granted effective September 12, 2023.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a right knee injury, finding that the Veteran's total right knee replacement is etiologically related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for groin, left knee, GERD, IBS, and left lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The Veteran must undergo VA examinations and obtain medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee disabilities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left ankle disability, finding that the altered gait resulting from his left ankle disability caused changes in his knees.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee disabilities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left ankle disability, finding that the altered gait resulting from his left ankle disability caused changes in his knees.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee limitation of extension and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to errors in notice provided by the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has decided to readjudicate the claim of entitlement to service connection for a right knee condition, and it is remanded due to new evidence being submitted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left knee condition and back condition due to incomplete medical records and inadequate opinions. The RO is instructed to obtain all relevant service treatment records, including those from ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA, and provide the Veteran with an adequate examination if necessary.