Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him incapable of performing the physical and mental acts required by employment, thus the criteria for a TDIU are not met.

The Veteran's claim for a temporary total evaluation based on treatment for his service-connected left quadriceps tendon rupture is denied because the surgery was not related to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral knee condition is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all issues related to increased ratings for various knee, ankle, elbow, and elbow impairment conditions prior to the issuance of a decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of increased ratings for right knee lateral instability, a separate compensable rating for symptoms pertaining to right knee cartilage tear, and TDIU.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to August 16, 2012.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU for the period beginning January 22, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and SSA disability determination records.

The Board has ordered additional development for the left knee disability claim due to incomplete consideration of a September 2008 MRI and its findings. The case is being remanded for an addendum opinion from the examiner.

The Board found that the Veteran's right hip and right knee disabilities are not related to his active service, thus denying his claims for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee disabilities and a compensable initial disability rating of 10 percent for hypertension, effective January 24, 2008.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PFB, right and left knee disorders, right and left hip disorders, sinus disorder, and tinnitus. The reasons provided were that there was no evidence of arthritis during service or within one year after discharge, and current diagnoses did not link these conditions to service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims due to inadequate medical opinions and need for additional development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disability and lung disability, to include as due to exposure to asbestos. The Board finds that there is a reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran regarding both conditions, leading to their grant of service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses for his claimed left shoulder, bilateral knee, and bilateral foot conditions. Therefore, service connection cannot be granted.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to service for the Veteran's claimed low back, right knee, left knee, right ankle, and left ankle disabilities. The preponderance of the evidence is against finding that any diagnosed conditions are related to active service.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating claim for a left knee scar is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a new VA examination and further development of the evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's left knee disability, and a new VA examination is needed.