Knee Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for right and left knee conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus between current knee disabilities and active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not result in an inability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment during the period on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right knee disability was denied. A separate rating of 10 percent for instability is granted, effective March 26, 2009. The Veteran also received a grant of TDIU from August 31, 2012.

The Board has decided to remand several claims for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and conducting examinations to address the Veteran's service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for left knee degenerative joint disease due to inadequate opinions and need for updated VA medical center records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability, finding that there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to his current condition and concluding that the preponderance of the evidence does not support a link between his military service and his current left knee disability.

The Veteran's right shoulder and right knee injuries are remanded due to incomplete service personnel records, which may contain information regarding the dates of his service in reserve.

The Veteran's right knee instability and limitation of flexion have been rated based on their current manifestations, but the RO has not addressed whether these conditions are due to service-connected disabilities or any other specific exposure. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for a respiratory disorder, left toe disability, and right toe disability due to lack of evidence showing the conditions were incurred or aggravated during service.,Service connection was also denied for skin disorders and back disorders. The Veteran's skin condition is currently under consideration as it may be related to post-service treatment, while his back and knee disabilities are being reviewed based on in-service reports.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability and granted it, finding that new evidence received since the last final denial raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Veteran is granted an annual clothing allowance for calendar year 2012 due to his service-connected right knee brace causing wear and tear on his pants.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee, neck, and hip disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran is asked to provide any outstanding VA, private, or Social Security Administration records.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to insufficient medical opinion regarding flare-ups of pain in the knees.

The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10 percent since April 20, 2016. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for low back and right knee disabilities as well as TDIU.

The Veteran's left knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board found that a higher rating is not warranted due to lack of instability or ankylosis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and back disability, were denied. The Board found the Veteran not credible due to his history of disciplinary actions, substance abuse, and violent behavior.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to insufficient evidence showing his service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

Your appeals have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn them.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to procedural deficiencies and the need for additional VA examinations. The issues of PTSD, right knee strain with arthritis, right knee instability, and right ear hearing loss are still pending.