Knee Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability, finding that the Veteran's current right knee disabilities did not have their onset in service or within one year of separation from active duty and are not otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's low back strain with degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is rated at 20 percent, which does not meet his claim for a higher rating.,The Veteran's right knee chondromalacia with degenerative changes is currently rated at 10 percent. The Veteran seeks an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities, as well as left and right knee disabilities due to inadequate VA examination opinions.

The claim for service connection for a back condition has been reopened and granted. The claim for service connection for bilateral knee osteoarthritis is still pending.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for chronic hamstring strain of the left knee, second and third toe metatarsalgia of the right foot, hallux limitus of the right great toe, and chronic ligamentous sprain of the left foot arch has been denied. The maximum schedular disability rating is assigned for each condition.,The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for these conditions was not granted as they do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives regarding the Veteran's right knee enthesopathy and osteoarthritis, as well as his right ankle sprain.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in its previous decision regarding service connection for a right knee disability. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered, and a VA examination may be required.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disability, low back disability, bilateral knee disability, and eye disability (including cataracts, glaucoma, and dry eye syndrome).,Service connection was also denied for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous directives.

The Veteran's right knee disability was rated at 10% prior to June 26, 2017. A separate rating of 20% for a meniscal condition is granted.,From August 1, 2018, the Veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease following total knee replacement warrants a 100% rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various shoulder, hip, and knee disabilities as well as a respiratory condition (asthma). The claims are being returned to the RO for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records from prior to September 2003. A new VA examination is also required to determine the nature, severity, and etiology of her claimed respiratory condition.

The Board denied service connection for left and right ankle, pes planus, foot, knee, shoulder, and carpal tunnel syndrome disabilities as they are not related to service.,Service connection was also denied for sleep apnea secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left and right knee disabilities due to inadequate examination reports and the need for updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral syndrome is rated at 20% since March 8, 2020. He also received a separate 10% rating for objective painful motion associated with the condition. The Board granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability and denied special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status (SMC) due to insufficient evidence linking the current right knee condition to service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right knee disability prior to December 13, 2019 was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right knee disability from December 13, 2019 was also denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to incomplete examination and other issues.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain a new VA examination and medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed left knee disability, including whether it is related to his active service or secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim for service connection for left knee osteoarthritis is granted. The claims for service connection for unspecified anxiety and right knee osteoarthritis are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development of Social Security Administration records.