Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a more current examination of her service-connected bilateral knee and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as consideration of functional loss during flare-ups.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and development due to the significant worsening of his service-connected right hip, right knee, cervical spine disabilities, and bilateral hearing loss since the last VA examinations.

The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability and finds that it is at least as likely as not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected right ankle disability. The Veteran's seizure disorder is also found to be at least as likely as not secondary to his service-connected migraine headaches.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee and low back disorders as secondary to his service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as his right knee disorder and meniscus tear do not warrant a higher rating, with the exception of the current 30 percent rating for instability.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral knee disability did not manifest during service or for many years thereafter, and is not otherwise causally related to service. Therefore, the claim of service connection for a bilateral knee disability was denied.

The Board granted service connection for chronic residuals of a head injury, effective August 17, 2006. The Veteran is also entitled to SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's left knee DJD and instability have been rated at 10% since May 20, 2014. The rating for the arthritis remains unchanged, but a separate 10% rating has been granted for instability.

The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee and left hip disorders, as there is no in-service event or injury to attribute these current disorders.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to inadequate examination reports and opinions.

The Board found that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability did not warrant a rating in excess of 40 percent, and denied entitlement to TDIU as his service-connected disabilities do not preclude substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left knee chondromalacia patella is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee and shoulder degenerative joint disease is related to service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee disorders are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including a right knee disability, hepatitis B, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's statements regarding symptom onset will be considered along with any new evidence provided.

The Veteran's left knee degenerative arthritis and sinusitis have been granted service connection, with a rating of 10%.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder is not service-connected as it did not manifest within one year of separation from service and there is no evidence linking the current condition to military service.,The Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected as it is related to in-service noise exposure. The right knee disability is also service-connected as it was caused by a service-connected right ankle disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical and lumbar spine conditions, as well as service connection for neurological damage to the arms and legs, bilateral hip disability, bilateral ankle disability, and osteoarthritis of the knees are denied.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a bilateral shoulder disability or bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding functional loss during flare-ups and because VA Form 21-526 and statements from the Veteran and his wife have not been associated with the electronic record.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a low back disorder and granted it. The Veteran's sleep apnea is not service connected, but secondary to his service-connected GAD. Meningitis and sarcoidosis are not found to be related to service.