Knee Board decisions

The Board has granted a separate 20 percent rating for dislocated semilunar cartilage of the right knee since February 29, 2016.,The Veteran's left knee meniscal tear is not considered to have manifested during the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected low back disability is granted a 20 percent rating, effective April 30, 2008. The left knee disability remains at a 10 percent rating with no higher ratings allowed. The gastroenteritis also receives a 10 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for groin condition, right foot hallux valgus, right foot pes planus, and right knee osteoarthritis due to insufficient examination findings. The Veteran is required to provide updated VA treatment records and a copy of the examiner's curriculum vitae.

The Board denied a rating higher than 10 percent for the Veteran's left knee disability, finding that the evidence did not show limitation of flexion to 30 degrees required for a 20 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for knee and shin splints conditions due to an inadequate VA examination opinion. The examiner relied on incomplete records, particularly regarding treatment during service.

The Veteran's post-TKR right knee disability is rated at 30 percent effective May 17, 2018. Ratings in excess of 30 percent are denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for right knee patellar tendonitis, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current conditions and military service.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was denied a higher rating prior to January 8, 2014. The right knee scar was also denied an initial compensable rating.,Prior to January 8, 2014, the Veteran's lumbar spine disability did not meet the criteria for a higher than 20 percent rating due to limited flexion. As of January 8, 2014, his disability warranted a 40 percent rating based on pain and functional loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee and shoulder disorders due to incomplete records, including right knee surgery records. The Veteran is also seeking opinions on whether his current knee and shoulder conditions are related to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral knee strain, finding that there is at least a 50% likelihood that her current condition began during active service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of low back disorder, left elbow disorder, and right knee disorder have been dismissed as the appeal has been withdrawn.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and left knee disorder. The cases are being remanded for further development.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims for various disabilities, including elbow, cervical spine, thoracic spine, wrist, hip, knee, bronchitis, and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities, specifically right and left knee DJD, have been rated at 20 percent for limitation of flexion. Separate 10 percent ratings are granted for limitation of extension in both knees. The claim for instability is denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for several claims, including the restoration of a left knee rating, increased ratings for right-hand fingers, and service connection for additional lumbar spine disabilities. The issues are remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with these other claims.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal in a written statement received in February 2020.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and lumbar spine disorder due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back and right knee disabilities are service-connected, with no specific date provided.

The Board has determined that the VA's remand instructions were not followed and thus, the claims for service connection of right shoulder disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and back disability are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with your claims as they are no longer valid.