Knee Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding a separate rating for symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage under DC 5259. The Veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease and postoperative residuals have been rated at 10 percent, with no higher ratings granted.

The Veteran's left knee replacement and postoperative DJD are currently rated at 60 percent, effective March 1, 2019. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for service-connected impotence associated with residuals status post-prostatectomy was denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee condition was granted.

Service connection granted for PTSD and denied for other conditions. The case is remanded for further examination regarding right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and a cardiovascular disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current knee conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further action, including obtaining SSA records and adjudicating the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's GERD, left shoulder disability, insomnia, hyperlipidemia or hypercholesterolemia, flat feet (pes planus), and tinnitus are not service-connected.,The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the right knee is not service-connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability, finding that there was no evidence to support the claim and that the condition did not manifest within one year of service or have continuity since separation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for several shoulder, hip, and knee disabilities due to incomplete records from in-patient treatment at Diego Garcia.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including instability and arthritis, is rated at 20 percent from August 25, 2014 to June 8, 2016. The Veteran's right hip tenosynovitis and right knee osteoarthritis are each rated at 10 percent. Service connection for left ankle disability, SMC based on aid and attendance/housebound status is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities are related to service, granting their claims for service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to inadequate examinations and issues related to functional loss during flare-ups. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with the other claims.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including referral to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration of TDIU for the period prior to March 14, 2013. The Veteran's attorney requested an extraschedular TDIU on behalf of the Veteran.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits are granted effective from December 14, 2006.,The Veteran was found to be totally disabled due to his service-connected disabilities as of December 14, 2006.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to issues related to his left knee injury with DJD and instability. The case will be further developed for a determination on the merits of these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional development, including a new etiology opinion regarding the Veteran's diagnosed osteoarthritis of the right knee.

The Veteran's left knee chondromalacia with secondary synovitis and effusions, and occasional flare-ups and limitation of motion with degenerative arthritis is rated at 10 percent. The Veteran’s right knee lateral instability is granted a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for his right knee impairment was denied. However, he was granted a separate rating of 20 percent for his right knee dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion.

The Board denied service connection for polymyositis and inflammatory myopathy, lumbar spine disability, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, sinus headaches, DM II, right knee disability, left knee disability, and MDD. The VA examiner found no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, left shoulder disability, and left knee disability due to additional development being needed.