Knee Board decisions

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current chronic knee disorder or low back disorder, and the Veteran's claims for these conditions are denied. The claims for sciatica, acquired mental disorders, and cystitis are remanded as additional medical examination and opinion are needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal because his May 2014 substantive appeal was not timely filed, and thus the December 2013 rating decision is final.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his left knee disabilities has been denied. The Board also remanded the issue of TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he died during the pendency of his claims, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these appeals.

The Board is remanding the case to attempt to obtain in-patient hospital treatment records from Fort Leonard Wood for any left knee disability during active duty service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period prior to March 12, 2013 is remanded as there is evidence suggesting he was rendered unemployable due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected bilateral knee conditions due to new evidence suggesting an increase in severity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability and right knee pain do not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the right knee condition.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative joint disease in the bilateral hands, left hip, right shoulder, and left knee as secondary to his service-connected right knee disability.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for new evidence to reopen some of the claims. The VA is instructed to obtain SSA records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a right knee disability, finding that her arthritis did not manifest within one year of separation from active duty and was not caused by or aggravated by her service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding treatment records and a need for further searches by the JSRRC.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left and right shoulder disabilities, left knee disabilities, bilateral pes planus, and hallux rigidus have been granted. The remaining issues of service connection for a left wrist disability, back disability, and respiratory condition are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus and back condition were granted service connection. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, left hip condition, right hip condition, and right knee strain were denied service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders, PTSD, and a disorder characterized by chest pain. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the chest pain claim.

The Veteran's right knee disability is being remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various ankle, knee, hip, and buttock pain disabilities due to outstanding treatment records and further medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical and lumbar spine disorders, left and right knee disorders, and a skin disorder of the right hand due to incomplete STRs and insufficient medical opinions. Additional records are needed, and an examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's left knee instability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has ordered a remand to assess whether his condition warrants an increased rating.

The Board has granted service connection for left ankle, bilateral knee, and lumbar spine degenerative joint diseases as part of the already service-connected generalized arthritic process.