Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right knee disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to September 28, 2010 and in excess of 30 percent from September 28, 2010 to December 8, 2015.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is rated at 10 percent, effective February 6, 2013. The Board denied an increased rating for the right ankle disability and also denied entitlement to a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right knee degenerative arthritis is granted as service-connected.,From October 31, 2011 to July 2, 2018, the Veteran received a 30 percent rating for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis. From July 2, 2018 onwards, he was granted a 50 percent rating.,The Veteran's request for an increased rating beyond 50 percent for bilateral pes planus from January 2, 2020 is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for lumbar strain, right knee disability, and left knee disability due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination of his left knee. The issues include arthritis of the left knee based on instability, limitation of motion, and TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for left knee disability, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, right knee disability, left lower extremity sciatica, and right lower extremity sciatica as secondary to a left knee disability. Service connection was granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety and depression).,Service connection was denied for all claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for back disability and bilateral knee disability due to conflicting evidence and lack of a clear nexus.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings were denied. However, the Board granted a 30 percent rating for left shoulder dislocation beginning October 10, 2018.

The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities are rated based on painful noncompensable limitation of motion, with no evidence of flexion or extension limitations in excess of the criteria for a 10 percent rating. The Board has denied higher ratings as there is no compensable limitation of motion.,Similar to the left knee disability, the Veteran's right knee disability is rated based on painful noncompensable limitation of motion with no evidence of flexion or extension limitations in excess of the criteria for a 10 percent rating. The Board has denied higher ratings as there is no compensable limitation of motion.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and examination to determine if service connection can be established for left knee, right hip, and left hip disabilities. The Veteran's PTSD is also being evaluated further.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his right knee and left shoulder disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left knee disability as secondary to her service-connected multiple sclerosis (MS).

The Board has denied a higher rating for left knee arthritis and has remanded the issue of service connection for right knee disability.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to outstanding private treatment records and the need for updated VA examinations. The claims file will be reviewed, additional evidence obtained, and a new examination conducted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left knee disability is not related to his active service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep disorder, left knee condition, and right foot condition. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the left knee and right foot conditions.,Service connection was not granted for obstructive sleep apnea as there is no evidence of a nexus between the current diagnosis and active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for right knee and right shoulder disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to her military service.,The Veteran was also denied TDIU as her service-connected disabilities do not render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting opinions and need for additional evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current right knee disability is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left wrist and left knee disorders due to incomplete development of records, inadequate medical opinions, and conflicting lay statements.

The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis is currently rated at 10 percent for limitation of motion and no more, but a separate 10 percent rating has been granted for instability/subluxation. The Veteran's eczematous dermatitis remains rated at 10 percent.,Additional VA examination is needed to determine if psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis should be considered as part of the service-connected skin disorder or separately.