Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's hepatitis, atrophy arthritis of the upper and lower extremities, hypertension, lumbar spine disability (arthritis), and bilateral knee disabilities are not service-connected.,There is no current evidence of hepatitis. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of atrophy arthritis of the upper or lower extremities. Hypertension was not present within one year after separation from service. There is no evidence that the lumbar spine disability, bilateral knee disabilities, or any other conditions are related to service.

Service connection for a psychiatric disorder, blurry vision, prostate disorder, urinary frequency and right knee disorder is granted.,All other claims remain denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and analysis. The issue has been reopened due to new evidence received since the last denial.

The Board denied service connection for joint pain in the knees, attributing it to normal wear and tear of aging. The Veteran's current knee disabilities are not linked to his military service.,There is no evidence of a gastrointestinal disability or undiagnosed illness leading to diarrhea. The Veteran's reported symptoms were inconsistent with medical records.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for frontal headaches prior to July 26, 2018 is denied. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for left and right knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee injury was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection for status post total left knee replacement is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for various service-connected conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA examination for PTSD. The TDIU appeal is also being remanded.

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

The Veteran's claims for loss of vision in one eye and tricompartmental degenerative joint disease (i.e., arthritis) of the left knee and leg have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for ALS, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, right shoulder DJD, left shoulder DJD, and bilateral knee DJD due to the need for additional examinations and proper development.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for total right knee replacement, finding that the evidence did not show severe painful motion or weakness, extension limited to 30 degrees or more, ankylosis, or tibial or fibular impairment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a right foot disability, back disability, bilateral hand and wrist condition, right knee disability, and sleep disorder to obtain medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions. The Veteran is not granted service connection on the merits as her conditions are currently under review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a back condition and bilateral knee condition due to missing medical records and inadequate etiology opinions. The Veteran must provide any outstanding VA or private medical records, specifically from his time in New York and South Carolina after discharge. New etiology opinions are needed to assess whether the disabilities began during active duty and if they are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left leg radiculopathy, right leg disability other than sciatic radiculopathy, TDIU prior to April 13, 2017, and reduction in rating of low back disability. The issues will be further examined with new examinations.

The Veteran's right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis is rated at 20% from March 21, 2011. His right knee and left knee patellofemoral syndrome are each rated at 10%, with instability being the primary issue for both knees.

The Veteran's left knee degenerative joint disease, instability, and dislocated semilunar cartilage have been rated at 10 percent since June 4, 2007. The Board found the evidence does not support a higher rating for any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issues of service connection for sleep apnea, right knee disability, left knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Veteran's claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service connection claim for basal cell carcinoma on the right shoulder is denied as there is no evidence linking it to his active duty.,The Veteran meets the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective April 28, 2015 due to multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for right knee chondromalacia and instability, as well as his TDIU claim due to conflicting information about his employment status.

The Board denied service connection for various joint disorders, including arthritis of the shoulders, hands, elbows, and knee, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or post-service treatment.