Knee Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for his left knee strain, finding that the evidence did not support a rating higher than 10 percent for LOM symptoms and no separate compensable rating was warranted for non-LOM symptoms.

The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated as 10 percent for degenerative joint disease and no higher. The Board has found that the evidence does not support a finding of more than slight instability, warranting a separate rating.,Since November 28, 2016, the Veteran has been diagnosed with slight right knee instability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete development of his service records and inadequate examination for assessing his knee disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for joint hypermobility syndrome, right shoulder disorder, right scapular dysfunction, left knee meniscus tear, and right ankle disorder, all secondary to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. The effective date is not specified.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment, and he has been employed as a licensed vocational nurse throughout the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right knee disability and bilateral ankle condition due to lack of VA examination, and because there is evidence suggesting worsening of his left ear hearing loss.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left hand condition, bilateral knee condition, and bilateral hip condition. The cases are being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations, and no rating assigned.

The Veteran's right knee disability alone does not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, as other factors such as diabetes, hypertension, and poor eyesight also contribute to his inability to work.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal as a result.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a diverticular bleed and a left knee disability, finding that the conditions were not caused or aggravated by VA care.

The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 10% from December 20, 2012 to November 13, 2013. From November 14, 2013, a separate rating of 20% for 'locking' pain is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to attend a scheduled VA examination. The examiner is required to assess the current severity of his service-connected right knee disability and whether there is an additional right knee disability, including a meniscal tear.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disorder and a left knee disorder, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in its previous decision regarding whether the Veteran's right knee disability existed prior to service and if it was aggravated by his military service. The Veteran will need a medical opinion on these issues.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD is granted. The claims for service connection for a temporal lobe disability, left inguinal pain (hernia), chronic fatigue syndrome, low back disability, right knee disability, neck disability, and sleep apnea are all denied.

The Board has remanded the cases of cervical spine and bilateral knee disabilities for further development to address whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has decided to remand four issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including his depressive disorder and knee disabilities. The remand is due to incomplete records and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right shoulder, cervical spine, left knee, and left hip disabilities due to inadequate statements of reasons and bases in a previous decision. The issues are being remanded for further development including VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability.