Knee Board decisions

All claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of all issues on appeal except for his claims for an increased rating for headaches and a TDIU.,For the entire appeal period from July 29, 2013 to present, a rating of 50 percent has been granted for service-connected headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance of another person due to the functional limitations, including inability to prepare meals, manage finances, and perform necessary hygiene tasks.

The Veteran's initial ratings for left and right knee disabilities have been denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Separate 20 percent ratings have been granted for left and right knee meniscal conditions with episodes of locking, pain, and effusion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right arm, cervical, right ankle, left leg, bilateral knee (right and left), right knee, left knee, headaches, and gastrointestinal conditions. The Board found no current disability in any of these areas and concluded that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's active duty service and his claimed disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right arm, cervical, right ankle, left leg, bilateral knee (right and left), right knee, left knee, headaches, and gastrointestinal conditions. The Board found that there is no current evidence of a disability in these areas during the period under consideration.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right arm, cervical, right ankle, left leg, bilateral knee (right and left), right knee, left knee, headaches, and gastrointestinal conditions. The Board found no current disability in any of these areas and concluded that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's active duty service and his claimed disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right arm, cervical, right ankle, left leg, bilateral knee (right and left), right knee, left knee, headaches, and gastrointestinal conditions. The Board found no current disability in any of these areas and concluded that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's active duty service and his claimed disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis and right knee degenerative arthritis, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions began during service.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the right foot, right ankle, right knee, left knee, and right leg length discrepancy. The claims are based on a finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service injury resulting from his fractured right tibia and fibula.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of PTSD and bilateral foot disability, as well as service connection for various conditions, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for PTSD or bilateral foot disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder has been reopened. The initial disability rating for bilateral pes planus with bilateral plantar fasciitis prior to December 8, 2019 is granted at 10 percent. Other claims are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection of fibromyalgia. The other issues related to neck, left knee, and right shoulder disabilities have been denied.

The Board has restored the Veteran's previous ratings for left knee strain (limitation of extension) and right and left knee strains (limitation of flexion), effective October 8, 2018.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including arthritis and instability, is rated at 10 percent. A separate 10 percent rating for instability is granted. The Veteran also receives a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability and TDIU prior to November 23, 2012. The evidence did not establish that his current disabilities were related to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's service-connected knee and back disabilities, as well as his TDIU claim. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to additional development being necessary, including obtaining treatment records and providing a VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD rated at 50%, resulted in a combined rating of 90% from October 13, 2016 to October 13, 2017. The Board granted a TDIU rating for this period based on the severity and cumulative effect of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including limited motion and instability, is rated at a 10 percent evaluation. A temporary evaluation of 100 percent based on convalescence following surgery is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate examination and a need for additional information regarding the Veteran's reports of taking over-the-counter medication after discharge.