Knee Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability, including as due to a service-connected left knee disability; right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome; and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD (depression).

The Board denied service connection for left knee pain with loss of motion, including patellofemoral syndrome, due to lack of evidence linking the current condition to service.,Service connection was also denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically adjustment disorder and dysthymic disorder, as there is no medical link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's GERD symptoms are now rated at the highest possible rating of 60 percent, effective August 25, 2013. The right knee disability remains in a remanded status with no assigned rating.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his left and right knee patellofemoral syndrome are being remanded due to the need for a new examination by an orthopedist. The RO will also ask if he still wants a live videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, lumbar spine and knee degenerative joint disease, tendon repair of the right wrist, hypertension, headaches, and radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, have prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU benefits.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his left knee disability is being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and additional review of his medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected left and right knee instability is granted at a 30 percent evaluation from January 8, 2015. Prior to that date, the evaluations were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral knee disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his time in service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's left knee condition, including partial meniscectomy and degenerative joint disease, is being remanded for further examination to assess the extent of functional loss due to flare-ups and repeated use over time.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete range of motion findings from a previous VA examination.

The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities are granted as service connected, with the Board finding that they are at least as likely as not related to in-service injuries.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examinations.

The Veteran's death was caused by his underlying conditions, including hypertension and peripheral vascular disease. The service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's service connection for bilateral knee tendonitis was granted with an effective date of March 24, 2015.

The appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is dismissed. Service connection is granted for Dupuytren’s Contracture, bilateral knee chondromalacia patella, and tinnitus. The claim for deviated nasal septum, rhinitis, and sinusitis is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a back disorder, shin splints, bilateral knee disorders, and residuals of heat exhaustion. The claims were all denied as the evidence did not show an in-service incurrence or a nexus between the claimed conditions and active service.

The Board has found substantial compliance with the directives to remand, but there are still issues that need further development and consideration. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his knee disabilities and left shoulder disability, as well as his schizophrenia claim and TDIU claim, will be remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's hypertension and lumbar spine degenerative arthritis are granted service connection. The Veteran's TBI, headaches, left knee disorder, and cervical spine disorder are denied.,Service connection is granted for hypertension and lumbar spine degenerative arthritis. Service connection is denied for residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI), headaches, a left knee disorder, and a cervical spine disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a new examination to determine the severity of his service-connected back and right knee disorders, as well as to obtain all relevant VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to October 1, 2001 for the grant of service connection for right knee and left knee disabilities are denied.,The Veteran’s claim for an increased rating for his right wrist disability is remanded.