Knee Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for residuals from a chest wall contusion and remanded the issues of bilateral foot disability and left knee degenerative joint disease. The decision is binding only with respect to these specific matters.

The Veteran's claim for automobile and adaptive equipment was denied because he does not have the qualifying service-connected disabilities as defined by VA regulations.

The Veteran's left knee disability, manifested by painful limitation of flexion, has been granted a 10 percent rating since June 13, 2005.

The Board denied increased disability ratings for left and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, finding that the Veteran's flexion did not limit to 30 degrees at any point during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee and right hip disabilities due to a lack of proper consideration of aggravation by his service-connected right knee conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, right knee disability with subluxation and instability, and left knee DJD with limitation of flexion are not service-connected. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a separate 10 percent rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy secondary to her service-connected thoracolumbar spine disability is granted from January 24, 2014. Her claim for an increased rating for right knee degenerative changes based on limitation of flexion and extension is partially granted (10% prior to July 8, 2019; denied in excess of 20%). The appeal for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and examination. The Veteran's prostate cancer is not service-connected, but his urinary tract condition and left knee joint replacement are being reviewed further.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative arthritis of the left knee, status-post meniscectomy prior to September 23, 2019, is denied. However, a separate 10 percent rating for instability of the left knee effective from December 30, 2009, is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right knee degenerative arthritis have been denied as the current disability picture does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The claim to reopen a right knee disability service connection is denied because the new evidence does not relate to an unestablished element of the claim.

The Veteran's right knee disorder and tinnitus have been granted service connection, with the disorders being related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for left ankle disability, left ankle scar, left knee disability, left hip disability, right shoulder disability, and cervical spine disability due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee condition and bilateral lower extremity deep venous thrombosis, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, IBS, low back disorder, lumbar radiculopathy, left knee strain, and residuals of left ankle fracture, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee condition and pedophilic disorder, as well as his request for a higher rating for chronic sinusitis, were all denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right and left ankle disorders, as well as his right knee disorder (to include as secondary to an ankle disorder). The decision is based on evidence showing that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of VA and private treatment records, as well as verification of his ACDUTRA dates. The appellant is also required to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed back, bilateral knee, and cervical spine disorders.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to the Veteran's left knee disability, including a need for further examination and consideration of whether symptoms are attributable to service-connected or nonservice-connected causes.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to address whether the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities are caused or aggravated by his service-connected psychiatric and back disabilities.