Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's left knee disability has been rated at 40 percent for impairment of function of Muscle Group XIV and 20 percent for instability, resulting in a combined rating of 60%. The Board finds the Veteran is not eligible for TDIU on a schedular basis due to her service-connected disabilities combining for a 50% rating. However, the case is remanded for consideration of extraschedular TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a right knee disability, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee degenerative joint disease and bilateral hip degenerative joint disease as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities, as well as his skin disorder, are being remanded for further evaluation.,Service connection claims for a right shoulder disability and bilateral hearing loss are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded multiple issues related to the Veteran's service-connected lower thoracic strain, including claims for neck condition, shoulder conditions, arm numbness, hand numbness, and headache. The remand requires obtaining additional medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are related to or aggravated by the service-connected back condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee strain with shin splints, an initial compensable rating for right knee strain prior to January 10, 2017, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee strain beginning January 10, 2017. The Veteran is required to undergo a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected left and right knee disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of the claimed left knee condition as it was already granted in a previous decision.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee strain, degenerative changes of the posterior meniscal horn and patellofemoral joint, infrapatellar bursitis, and patellar tendon tendinitis. The Veteran's current disability is considered to be related to his active duty service.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that additional medical examination and opinion are needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection of his right shoulder, left knee, and right hip conditions due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's right knee meniscal tear is granted a separate 20% rating from February 23, 2015. The Veteran's other conditions are either denied or have partial ratings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including TBI-related issues and bilateral hip/knee conditions, were denied as the evidence did not support a finding of service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's right knee disability has been granted a rating of 30 percent, but no higher, for limitation of extension.,The Veteran's left knee disability has been granted a rating of 10 percent, but no higher, for limitation of extension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back, right hip, left hip, left knee, right knee, and right foot disorders are related to her active duty service. As a result, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to inadequate VA examination reports.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's bilateral knee disability may be related to service, but needs further examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities including right shoulder, left shoulder, low back, cervical spine, right knee, left knee, right hand, and left hand disabilities as they were not found to be related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for a deviated septum and right wrist condition due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the Veteran's lay assertions. The dental claim is denied.