Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's IBS, RUE CTS, lumbar spine disability, right and left ankle disabilities, right knee disability, left knee disability, left foot disability, right wrist disability, left wrist disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, right elbow disability, and disability affecting the right hand/fingers are all granted as service-connected. The Veteran's sleep disorder is also granted as service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's left total knee replacement and his military service.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including degenerative joint disease and residuals of meniscal tear, has been rated at 10 percent since May 8, 2015. The Board found that the current rating is appropriate as his flexion limitation does not exceed 60 degrees, which corresponds to a non-compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5260.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for residuals of a right knee injury, finding that there is no credible evidence to support the appellant's contention that he injured his knee during INACDUTRA on December 4, 1994. The Board also found that the private and VA opinions based solely on the appellant’s reported history are not credible.

The Board has remanded the claims for right ankle, right knee, left knee, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and thyroid conditions due to insufficient evidence in the record. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disability as there was no new and relevant evidence submitted to support the claim.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of service connection for right and left knee conditions due to insufficient evidence regarding their relationship to service. The Veteran's reports about his symptoms in service are considered, along with any potential arthritis.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in reopening the claim for service connection and a need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's right knee disability and his service-connected left knee disability, as well as whether the right knee disability is related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee disability as there was no new and relevant evidence presented to support the claim.

The Board has found that new and relevant evidence had been submitted, and the denial for the claim of entitlement to service connection for knee joint osteoarthritis is confirmed. The Veteran's left knee condition was not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death prior to a final decision being made.

The Board has denied service connection for left ankle and left knee disorders, as well as left leg pain. The evidence does not support a finding of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The claims for right knee condition, left foot disorder, left knee disorder, and right foot disorder are remanded due to duty to assist errors prior to the February 2020 rating decision. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is also remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and thus grants his claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with scheduling a VA examination for the Veteran's right knee disability, which is currently being treated while incarcerated. The Veteran seeks service connection for this condition as secondary to his already service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding her service-connected left knee disability and related issues.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected right knee instability and limited flexion are being remanded due to the need for updated examination findings.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities need further examination to determine if they are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of left knee DJD, including as secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine disability. The case will be reviewed again with additional evidence and an addendum opinion from a clinician.