Knee Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's right knee condition, cervical spine condition, and lumbar spine condition as they were not incurred or aggravated by her active military service.

The Veteran's initial ratings for right wrist, right knee, and right ankle disabilities have been granted at a 10 percent level since February 1, 2013. The appeal is denied as the Veteran does not meet criteria for higher ratings.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate VA examinations, specifically regarding range of motion measurements and flare-ups.

The Veteran's right knee disability is being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for updated treatment records and an adequate examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shin splints, right shin splints, and left knee disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's hypertension, diabetes mellitus, PTSD and MDD, erectile dysfunction, right knee disability, and residuals of a head injury (headaches, epilepsy, seizures) have been granted service connection.,However, the Veteran’s claim for service connection for a right knee disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence linking his current condition to his in-service injury.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee, left shoulder, low back, and right hand disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions began during or were otherwise related to his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating exceeding 30 percent, from January 12, 2017 to February 4, 2020, and exceeding 50 percent thereafter, for service-connected excision loose body left knee with degenerative joint disease.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for his degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, right total knee arthoplasty, and left total knee arthroplasty were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent for the lumbar spine or any other condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, left knee, and lower back disorders due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to December 13, 2012 is remanded due to inadequate development and compliance with previous Board directives.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disability, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are linked to his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for lower back disability, bilateral hip disability, and bilateral knee disability. The decision found that there was no evidence linking these disabilities to service or any other compensable condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left knee disability, IBS, and migraines. The issues are related to new evidence submitted since his last decision.,The Veteran’s attorney indicated that he had not received a statement of the case on these claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroparesis is granted as it was incurred secondary to his service-connected T-Cell lymphoblastic lymphoma. The claim for a GI disorder other than gastroparesis is denied, and the claim for fatigue is also denied. The Veteran’s left knee disability remains rated at 20 percent.

The Veteran's attorney withdrew her appeals for a higher rating on right knee disability, service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea. The Board dismissed these issues as the Veteran wished to withdraw them.

The Veteran's GERD is granted service connection, and his left knee arthritis and instability are granted increased ratings. However, a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee instability remains denied.

The Board has granted service connection for low back disability and bilateral knee disability, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative arthritis of the left and right knees have been denied. The evidence does not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for either knee.,The Veteran's anxiety disorder has also been rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum available under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple issues are being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and opinions.