Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's right knee instability is rated at a maximum of 30 percent, effective from July 25, 2018 to October 17, 2018.,The Veteran's osteoarthritis of the right knee is rated at a maximum of 20 percent, effective from July 25, 2018 to October 17, 2018.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a low back disability and bilateral knee disability, finding that there is no evidence to support these conditions being related to active service.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, CTS of the Right Upper Extremity, and CTS of the Left Upper Extremity. The Veteran's current diagnoses were not found to be related to his active duty service.,Service connection was also denied for a left knee disability and right knee strain. The Board found that there is no evidence of any chronic conditions or symptoms during service or within one year post-service, and the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis for these disabilities.

The Board has dismissed all appeals due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee scar and patellar subluxation were granted effective October 19, 2011. The appellant seeks an earlier effective date.

The Board has granted service connection for lower back, right knee, right hip, and left hip disabilities based on the Veteran's service-connected right ankle disability.

The Veteran's left knee, left shoulder, and right shoulder degenerative joint diseases are all found to have onset during active service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for his left knee strain is dismissed. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disorder, pes planus, and hepatitis C due to incomplete medical evidence. The RO must obtain a VA examination or arrange for an examination at the correctional facility if possible.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory conditions and a right knee disability have been denied as there is no evidence to support the assertion that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right eye injury and denied service connection for back pain, bilateral flatfeet disorder, and bilateral knee pain.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of service connection for right and left knee disabilities due to incomplete medical records and new lay testimony indicating that the Veteran's knee issues may be related to service, specifically parachute jumps and a mortar attack. Additional evidence is needed before further decisions can be made.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran’s migraine headaches are granted a 50 percent rating, and her right and left knee disabilities are remanded for further review.

The Board has decided to remand the service connection claims for various disabilities, including low back, neck, knee, ankle, and foot injuries sustained during military service. The Veteran's contentions include injuries from falling off helicopters and hitting his head and back in 1999, as well as knee and ankle injuries in 2000. VA is instructed to schedule the Veteran for an examination to determine if these disabilities are related to his service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee meniscal tear and osteoarthritis, finding that there is at least a reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for right knee disorder and TDIU should be remanded due to insufficient development of evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were submitted in December 2015, but the AOJ must attempt to locate and transfer any earlier VA treatment records from July 2013 to June 2014. The case is remanded due to incomplete evidence.

The Board has granted a 60 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected left knee traumatic arthritis, effective April 1, 2008. The decision finds that the Veteran's symptoms of severe painful motion and weakness are chronic and significant.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spine and right knee disabilities are remanded due to inadequate previous examinations. The Board requires additional VA examinations to assess the severity of his conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his left knee disability is denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support a higher rating prior to April 8, 2013, and after June 1, 2014, he was assigned a 30% rating.