Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's knee disabilities are being remanded for further evaluation and rating consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disorder, finding that there is credible evidence of an in-service injury and post-service residuals.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for right knee and leg disabilities, as well as TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral knee disability and left lower extremity neuralgia, finding that there was no evidence to support these conditions being incurred or aggravated by her service-connected right sacroiliac joint dysfunction with chronic low back strain.

The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 20 percent, and the appeal for an increased rating remains pending. The Board has also remanded two issues: service connection for bilateral upper peripheral neuropathy and a higher evaluation for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of a right total knee replacement was previously denied in June 2013 due to lack of evidence showing VA error, and the Veteran did not appeal within one year.,New evidence received since June 2013 includes statements from a VA physician indicating additional surgeries were performed due to complications following the initial surgery. The Veteran also provided testimony about delays in scheduling physical therapy post-surgery.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination regarding whether the Veteran's pre-existing left knee condition was aggravated by his military service.

The Board has determined that the most recent VA examinations for the Veteran's service-connected right hip tendonitis, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, and torn medial meniscus, right knee are inadequate. Therefore, the claims must be remanded to obtain new examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence after the most recent Statements of the Case. The AOJ will clarify the Veteran’s desires regarding his restored ratings, as well as his satisfaction with the rating assigned for GERD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and bilateral knee degenerative joint disease are found to be so severe that they prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, warranting a grant of TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including right and left knee conditions, hypertension, PFB, jungle rot, and a skin disorder on the left scalp. The Veteran's reports during his hearing will be considered in determining the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected right ankle fracture and degenerative arthritic changes of the left knee, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been reopened, but the evidence does not support a grant of service connection in any of these cases.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal disorders, including right arm, back, neck, hip, ankle, and knee conditions. The claims are being returned to VA for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee condition, as well as his initial compensable ratings for hallux valgus of both feet. The claims are being reviewed on a de novo basis due to newly received service treatment records.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of a right knee disability due to new and material evidence. However, the claim is denied as there is no evidence showing that the Veteran's current right knee disability began during or is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to determine the nature, etiology, and severity of his ankle, knee, back, and lung disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's right knee disability and his military service. A new VA examination is needed to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's current right knee condition and his time in active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected chondromalacia and left knee instability have been rated at 10 percent each, with no higher ratings granted due to the severity of symptoms not warranting a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied service connection for left and right knee disabilities, finding no evidence of a nexus to service or service-connected diabetes. The decision also denied service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the upper extremities due to lack of medical opinion.,Service connection was not granted as there is insufficient evidence linking current knee conditions or carpal tunnel syndrome to service or service-connected conditions.