Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities were granted, but an effective date earlier than January 13, 2017 is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for right hip bursitis and bilateral knee condition, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spondylosis and degenerative joint disease.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral degenerative joint disease of the knees, finding that it is not related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations to determine the severity of his right knee conditions prior to and since February 1, 2019.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and failure to comply with previous remand directives.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a retrospective medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to January 23, 1998.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability and sleep apnea due to incomplete verification of his military service, lack of associated records, and need for new etiology opinions.

The Veteran's need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, particularly his spine, left hand, left wrist, right hand, right wrist, and bilateral knees, has been established. As a result, the Veteran is entitled to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance of another person.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee condition with painful limitation of motion is being remanded.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and the Board finds that he is capable of performing the physical and mental acts required by employment.

The Veteran's bilateral knee strain disabilities are currently rated at 10 percent each, and the Board has determined that these ratings are not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability is granted, as the evidence shows continuity of symptoms since military service and establishes a nexus between his current condition and in-service injury.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his left knee disability was granted, with a combined rating of 30% from August 25, 2021. The reduction of the rating from 30% to 10% was found proper and in accordance with law.

The Board has granted service connection for endometriosis and remanded the issues of increased rating for post-operative right knee torn lateral meniscus and a compensable disability rating for service-connected post-operative scars, right knee.

The Veteran's left knee post arthroplasty was granted a 60% rating since November 9, 2017. The TDIU claim prior to January 28, 2018 is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee condition and a lower back condition, finding that there is no evidence to support these conditions began during active service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various disabilities such as respiratory/pulmonary disability, heart disability (coronary artery disease), hypertension, circulatory disability, skin condition (solar lentigo), sleep apnea, allergies, general arthralgia, right eye disability, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The issues have been remanded due to inadequate record and need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to deficiencies in previous examinations and issues with obtaining private treatment records.

The Veteran withdrew all his pending appeals regarding service connection for generalized anxiety disorder with panic disorder, a right knee disorder, and a left knee disorder before the Board made its decision.