Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to November 27, 2016. The Board granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has granted secondary service connection for the Veteran's right knee disability, finding it is proximately due to his service-connected left knee strain.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to service-connected unspecified depressive disorder and degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine. The right knee, right hip, left ankle, and low back disabilities are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's left knee tendonitis has been rated at 10 percent since December 23, 2015. The Board found that the limitation of motion did not warrant a higher rating as it was limited to 125 degrees during flare-ups or upon repeated use over time.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of left and right shoulder disorders, as well as a left knee disorder and ingrown toenails have been granted. The Board found that the Veteran had chronic bilateral shoulder impingement syndrome, tendonitis, bursitis, and bone spurs which are directly related to his in-service motor vehicle accident.

The Veteran's appeals seeking increased ratings for his left and right knee injuries have been dismissed due to the inadvertent re-docketing of the legacy appeal under the modernized system.

The Veteran's right little finger disability has been rated as noncompensable due to the severity of his condition, which is not severe enough for a compensable rating.,The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left knee osteoarthritis and a back disability secondary to bilateral knee osteoarthritis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his physical and mental abilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and degenerative changes of the left hip and left knee, finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of discussion on whether the Veteran is entitled to a separate rating for instability of her right knee under DC 5257.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss on an extraschedular basis was denied due to his failure to report for VA examinations. The claim for TDIU on an extraschedular basis was also denied as the Veteran did not complete the necessary application and there is no indication he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment since July 18, 2014. Prior to that date, he was employed full-time and thus did not meet the criteria for a TDIU.

TDIU was denied for the period from August 28, 2017 to December 1, 2020 due to the Veteran's ability to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.,TDIU was granted beginning on December 1, 2020 as the Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to PTSD alone.,Special monthly compensation at the housebound rate was granted starting from December 1, 2020.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disorder and right knee disorder due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding the onset of the right knee disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disorder is related to his active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's right knee disability is related to his military service. Additional medical opinions are needed.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial ratings for various conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's service-connected right knee condition has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation since March 2007, as his disability prevents him from engaging in the type of work he is skilled in.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's right knee disability and nerve condition are distinguishable.