Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's skin disorder, including dermatitis and leg sores, is found to be related to his service. The right knee disability is found to be at least as likely as not (50 percent or better probability) due to his service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine with sciatica of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a lack of VA examination and medical opinion regarding her feet and knees, as well as outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for right hip and right knee disabilities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected residuals of right ankle injury.,Effective dates have not been established for these claims.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for left knee disability and TDIU prior to March 1, 2016 are being remanded due to the need for additional development including a VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal regarding his claim for service connection for DJD, status post TKR, right knee.

The Veteran is granted a clothing allowance due to knee braces that tend to wear out his clothes, as supported by the Veteran's credible statement and VA examination.

The Veteran's right knee disability, prior to December 20, 2016, did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his range of motion was limited to 110 degrees flexion and normal extension. The current 30 percent rating is based on residual weakness and pain.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD, effective January 7, 2010. The Veteran's PTSD is characterized by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as flattened affect, panic attacks more than once per week, difficulty understanding complex commands, and impaired judgment.

The appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew it prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the merits has been granted, and he is now receiving a 100 percent evaluation for his heart condition (CAD). His renal insufficiency with hypertension is rated at 60 percent. He also receives SMC based on housebound status due to his CAD.

The Veteran's right knee medial meniscus tear and obstructive sleep apnea have been granted service connection. The initial rating for the right knee disability is 10 percent, while the service connection for sleep apnea has been established.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions and further review of the claims.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's neck injury, left knee DJD, and chondromalacia patella conditions.,The current ratings of 20%, 10%, and 10% remain unchanged.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right knee disorder is not service connected and does not meet the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to VA treatment.

The Veteran's low back and bilateral knee disabilities were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board found the evidence against a finding of direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a new VA examination and addressing specific periods of dependency benefits paid to [REDACTED], [REDACTED], and [REDACTED].

The Veteran's service-connected osteoarthritis of the left knee is currently rated at 10 percent, but his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as he does not have limitation of motion that meets the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261.

The Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the left knee is characterized by arthritis-related painful motion, but does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, right knee injury, and hip arthritis, prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral knee disorder and OSA, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease that could be linked to the current conditions.,Service connection was not granted as there is insufficient evidence linking the Veteran's current bilateral knee disorder and OSA to his military service.