Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's right knee, left knee, and lumbar spine disorders are not service-connected. The Board found the medical evidence insufficient to establish a link between these conditions and military service.

The Veteran's left knee disabilities have been rated based on limitation of motion, but no higher ratings are warranted as the evidence does not show more than noncompensable flexion or extension.,For his right hip disability, service connection has not been established due to lack of a showing of chronicity in service and insufficient continuity of symptoms after discharge.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including an examination of the Veteran's left knee and a review of his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's right knee disorder, characterized as arthritis, is rated at 10 percent since March 1, 2003.,Service connection for a bilateral shoulder disorder has been denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient examination reports and lack of compliance with previous remand instructions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and are not shown to be causally related to an in-service event, injury, or disease. As such, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected right knee disability is rated at 10 percent prior to April 27, 2009 and subsequent to May 31, 2009. A separate 20 percent rating for right knee cartilage, semilunar, dislocated with frequent episodes of 'locking,' pain, and effusion in the joint is granted.

The Board denied all issues regarding increased ratings for right and left knee instability and arthritis, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's service connection claims for pituitary gland disorder, headache disorders, and acquired psychiatric disorder are granted. The Veteran is also granted a temporary 100 percent rating for PTSD from July 27, 2009 to September 30, 2009, and TDIU effective April 4, 2013.

The Veteran's right knee and cervical spine disabilities are being remanded for additional examination to determine if they are related to his service-connected lumbar disc disease.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a new examination and medical opinions regarding his left knee disability and hypertension. The issues of service connection and increased rating are being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the TDIU issue.

The Veteran's right knee disability, back disability, and migraines are found to be related to service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed as there are no remaining issues for review.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to address the etiology of his right knee and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disorder (pes planus) has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection is granted.,Service connection is denied for a right knee disorder, as there is no evidence that it was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease secondary to major depressive disorder was granted, and his left knee disability with prosthesis is rated at 30 percent since January 1, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including a torn meniscus and arthritis, is found to be related to his active service. The issue of an initial compensable rating for the left knee disability is remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability, finding that it is caused by his service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's back disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.