Knee Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a left knee disability and a psychiatric disorder, finding no current disabilities or evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation.

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities are granted, with a 20% evaluation. The thoracolumbar spine disability is also granted, with a 20% evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including back disability, left and right lower extremity disabilities, ED, left arm/left shoulder disability, and OSA. The issues are related to whether these conditions were caused or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as service-connected. The right knee condition and left knee condition are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claim for secondary service connection for neuropathy in the left upper extremity is granted. Service connection for a bilateral hip disability and right knee disability is also granted.

The Veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease, tinnitus, ulcerative colitis with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and depression and anxiety have all been granted service connection.,Service connection for these conditions is based on direct evidence of their onset during or related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's right knee instability is rated at 20 percent, effective June 6, 2015. The rating for his limitation of extension remains at 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional medical evidence and VA examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected left knee disability, including a scar. The TDIU claim will be further developed in conjunction with an examination to assess the impact of these disabilities on employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left knee disabilities due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives and further development is required.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination for determining the current severity of the Veteran's right knee disability. A new examination is required.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee chondromalacia with degenerative joint disease and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from November 27, 2012. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative discogenic disease of the lumbar spine, right knee arthritis, and left knee arthritis have been granted.,The Board found that the evidence established a nexus between the Veteran's current conditions and his active duty service.

The Board has denied service connection for right and left knee disorders, as well as arthritis. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee instability are remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's right knee condition, finding that the evidence did not show limitation of motion warranting a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for left knee disabilities due to inadequate examination and missing VA treatment records. The Veteran's service-connected left knee conditions include limitation of flexion, extension prior to March 7, 2018, and instability.

The Veteran's left knee disabilities, including arthritis and instability, are rated at 10% each. A separate 20% rating is granted for meniscal tear. The TDIU claim prior to October 13, 2018 is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and effective dates have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the claim of entitlement to a total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disorder and right knee disorder, status post total right knee replacement due to a lack of evidence showing that these conditions are related to his military service or secondary to his service-connected disabilities.