Knee Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further evaluation is needed.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral knee disability, finding that the Veteran's current knee disability is not related to his service-connected calluses and is more likely caused by his non-service-connected flat feet.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for right shoulder, back, left knee, and right knee disabilities need to be reconsidered due to additional relevant records not being considered in previous decisions.

The Board has granted a rating of 60 percent for the Veteran's service-connected degenerative joint disease of the right knee, status post right knee total replacement. The claim for an increased rating for the left knee disability is denied.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, previously diagnosed as chronic acquired psychiatric disorder with PTSD and depressive disorder, was granted a 70% rating effective March 31, 2015. He also received a TDIU.,He has other service-connected conditions including multisystem illness, degenerative joint disease of the left knee, tinnitus, and hearing loss of the left ear.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability due to incomplete notice and assistance provided by VA. The case will be returned to the RO for proper adjudication.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits were granted effective March 21, 2015. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the left knee disability rating issue.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including arthritis and cartilage impairment, was rated at 10% prior to January 12, 2011. A separate 10% rating for cartilage impairment is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for left hip, right hip, left knee, and right knee disabilities based on the Veteran's in-service ankle injury. The medical evidence supports a finding that these disabilities are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, prostate disorder, kidney disorder, and diabetes mellitus, type II have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his requests prior to a decision.,The Veteran's right knee disability claim has been remanded due to insufficient evidence of a current disability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee condition, carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity, and carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss are granted service connection as they are related to his military service. The left ankle and right ankle disabilities are denied as there is no current disability found.

The Board has granted service connection for various joint disabilities, including degenerative arthritis of the left ankle, right knee, left knee, right hip, left hip, and right shoulder. The issues related to a right ankle disability have been remanded.

The Board has reopened the claims for right knee and left knee disabilities, but remanded them due to the need for further development including a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a medical opinion regarding his CVA. The AOJ should also provide notice of the laws and regulations governing reopening claims.

The Board denied service connection for left and right knee conditions, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a nexus between current knee pain and in-service injuries.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hand and right knee disabilities are not related to her military service, and her cervical spine degenerative disc disease and left foot neuritis do not warrant an increased rating.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the issue of service connection for a bilateral knee disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral knee disabilities and degenerative joint disease of the cervical and thoracic spine, finding no evidence linking these conditions to active duty service. Service connection was granted for hypertension.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including a meniscal tear and resulting total knee replacement surgery, is rated at 60 percent since October 1, 2010. The effective date for this rating remains pending as the record does not provide sufficient information to determine when the increased rating should have been granted.