Knee Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his right knee disability prior to October 7, 2009 and a rating in excess of 30 percent as of December 1, 2010 due to insufficient VA examination reflecting the Veteran’s functional limitations.

The Veteran's low back disability and PTSD have been granted service connection. The right knee disability is being remanded for further development.,Service connection has been established for the Veteran’s low back strain, diagnosed as lumbosacral strain, due to a period of active duty training (ACDUTRA). Service connection has also been granted for her PTSD, which she claims was caused by military sexual trauma during ACDUTRA. The right knee disability is being remanded because additional evidence or clarification is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, kidney stones, and gastrointestinal signs and symptoms due to an undiagnosed illness are all granted. Service connection is also granted for PTSD with a rating of 70 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and amputation of the right leg below the knee as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the claims can be adjudicated. The Veteran’s VA treatment records need to be updated, and he should be provided an opportunity for a VA examination to assess his current disability levels.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right total knee replacement, left shoulder disability, lumbar spine disability, right leg disability (radiculopathy), and left leg disability (radiculopathy) due to a lack of evidence showing in-service onset or relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional VA examinations to determine the functional impact of flare-ups on his right ankle, left knee, right knee, and thoracolumbar spine disorders.

The Board has remanded several claims, including service connection for a left shoulder disorder and increased evaluations for cervical spine strain, right knee torn meniscus, right knee strain with internal derangement, limited extension in the right knee, and temporary total disability evaluation due to surgery for a left shoulder disorder. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with a prior remand directive. The Veteran's bilateral knee osteoarthritis is being reviewed again for service connection, specifically whether it is related to his service-connected bilateral pes planus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability and entitlement to TDIU due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between his right knee disability and his left knee degenerative joint disease.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, as he has been employed as a commercial delivery truck driver for several years.

The Veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease resulted in limited flexion and extension, which was granted a disability rating of 20 percent prior to May 6, 2011. From May 6, 2011, the rating remained at 20 percent for limitation of flexion.

The Veteran's left knee DJD with decreased range of motion and status post cruciate ligament repair with patellofemoral pain syndrome have been granted a 20% rating since May 28, 2009.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for neck, right knee, and left knee disabilities due to incomplete compliance with a previous remand. The Veteran's in-service jeep accident is considered established.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee disability, left elbow disability, lumbar spine disability, and tinnitus, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced in favor of the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied because he did not provide the required VA Form 21-8940, and there is no evidence showing that he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate development and reasoning in a previous opinion.

The Veteran's right knee disability is remanded for further evaluation as the VA examination report was found to be of limited probative value due to a lack of discussion on in-service complaints.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his service-connected Reiter’s syndrome and its residuals, including chronic joint symptoms and non-orthopedic conditions.