Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's left knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to support a higher rating. The current evaluation does not reflect any limitation of motion or instability warranting an increased rating.

The Board denied service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and bilateral knee disorders, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a link to service.,For right and left knee disorders, the Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's right knee instability status post ACL reconstruction with posttraumatic arthritis is rated at 10 percent, and the claim for an increased rating has been denied. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed back, left knee, and right hip disabilities are not related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's left knee disability was rated at 30 percent from December 20, 2006 through April 25, 2010. The TDIU is granted for this period.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and failure to discuss functional loss. The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, a cardiovascular disorder, and diabetes mellitus. Service connection was denied for left knee disorder, right knee disorder, respiratory disorder, and hepatitis C.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities, as well as his claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The decision is based on the lack of new and material evidence to reopen the claims and the absence of evidence showing that the current disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation of 20 percent for left knee DJD is being remanded due to the failure to appear at a VA examination. The case will be returned for another opportunity to evaluate his current severity.

The Board has remanded the cases of hypertension, left knee disability, and chronic low back condition for additional development as the addendum opinions are not adequate.

The Veteran's bilateral knees are currently rated at 10 percent each for degenerative changes, but the Board has granted separate ratings of 20 percent under DC 5258 for each knee effective June 30, 2011.,The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating for his bilateral knees as he does not have instability or additional limitation of motion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right and left knee disorders, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition during or within one year after service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including his partial medial meniscectomy and degenerative disc disease, resulted in frequent episodes of joint locking and effusion as of July 13, 2019. A separate rating of 10 percent is granted for this condition.

The Board has denied service connection for an upper respiratory condition and remanded the issue of service connection for a left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine, right knee, and left knee disabilities due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran is seeking service connection based on in-service injuries during parachute jumps.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment from May 21, 2009, until October 18, 2013.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee arthritis, finding that the Veteran's current bilateral knee conditions are at least as likely as not related to in-service jumping and falling from large trucks.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, as he has the education and work experience to perform non-physically demanding jobs.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of a rating in excess of 20 percent for a right knee disability.