Knee Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for right knee osteoarthritis, left knee osteoarthritis, a right leg disability, and a left leg disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeal was partially granted, with a 10% rating for left wrist scaphoid fracture and remanded for further examination regarding right knee degenerative joint disease.

The Veteran's claims for an increased disability rating for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the addition of new VA treatment records. The issues have been inextricably intertwined with his PTSD claim.

The Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for his lower back and right knee disabilities are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. A new examination is required to assess the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and lumbar spine disorder. The Veteran's combined disability rating is at least as high as the schedular requirement for a TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus are granted. Service connection is denied for right hip degenerative joint disease (DJD), left hip DJD with iliotibial band syndrome, a right knee disorder to include arthritis, and a left knee disorder to include arthritis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee disability and heart condition, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's left knee disability was caused or aggravated by his service-connected TBI.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in a loss or loss of use other than an upper extremity, and he is not service-connected for a severe burn injury or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The Board finds that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for eligibility for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation.

The Board has remanded the claim for a higher rating for service-connected right knee strain due to inadequate compliance with previous directives and the need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral leg twitching, back disability, left knee disability, skin disability, and speech impediment due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology or relationship to service.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's left knee disability, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's right knee disability led to his early discharge from the Selected Reserve, allowing him to qualify for VA home loan guaranty benefits.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disability, congenital kidney disability, bilateral wrist disability, back disability, leg pain in left lower extremity, and leg pain in right lower extremity. The cases are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.,Service connection is not granted as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service for the Veteran's left knee disability, congenital kidney disability, bilateral wrist disability, back disability, leg pain in left lower extremity, and leg pain in right lower extremity.

The Board has remanded the cases of right knee degenerative joint disease and COPD for further development. The decision on these matters is pending.

The Veteran's service-connected right knee disability caused his left knee condition, leading to the need for total left knee replacement. The Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to outstanding Social Security Administration (SSA) records related to the Veteran's left knee disorder.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral knee, shin, and ankle conditions have been granted. The VA has also determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee condition is related to his service-connected left knee disability and has granted service connection for this condition.