Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and compensable ratings for left knee disability, left knee scars, and right knee scars were denied. The Board found that the Veteran's left knee degenerative arthritis did not meet or approximate criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability, finding that there is no evidence of a link between her current condition and her military service.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative disease (arthritis) of the lumbar spine is granted, while other claims for various disabilities are denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed back, left knee, right knee, left ankle, and right ankle disabilities are not service-connected as they are not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during active duty service.

The Board has found that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for restless leg syndrome, right hip disability, left hip disability, and right knee disability. The case will be returned to the Board after completion of this development.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for low back and left knee conditions due to incomplete records of his National Guard service, requiring further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeals for various disabilities and ratings have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right knee disorder prior to November 1, 2016 was denied. A 20% rating was granted between November 1, 2016 and April 17, 2017. The claim for a higher rating since June 1, 2018 is also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the claims for bilateral hearing loss, chronic sinus disorder, neck disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and right knee disability are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee and neck disabilities due to insufficient consideration of his lay statements regarding in-service events and continuous symptoms since then. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's gout and his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's residuals of a meniscal tear of the left knee as secondary to his service-connected lateral ligament instability of the left ankle.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot disability, finding that it is less likely than not related to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional development, including obtaining new VA knee examinations and reviewing all available treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and cause of his conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his anxiety disorder and left ankle degenerative arthritis with history of sprain and instability, do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability, finding that her symptoms did not meet or approximate criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a disability rating greater than 30 percent for migraines and her claim for TDIU, finding that her service-connected disabilities did not preclude her from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claims for left knee chondromalacia patella, right knee chondromalacia patella, residuals of a right wrist injury, left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, hypertension, gastroduodenitis, and diverticulitis due to inadequate examination reports and incomplete medical findings.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disability and a left shoulder disability, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service injuries.