Knee Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as an addendum opinion on the left eye disability.

The Veteran's right knee arthritis was manifested by limitation of flexion and painful motion prior to October 4, 2013. The Board found the criteria for an initial 10 percent disability rating for residuals of a right knee injury for the period prior to October 4, 2013, have been met.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new examination to assess the severity of his service-connected left knee disability and its potential impact on his lupus. The Veteran also requested an increase in rating for his left knee disability.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is being remanded due to the need for a new examination. The other claims are also being remanded as no SOC has been issued.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left and right knee/leg disabilities are not related to service, including exposure to cold injuries. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected low back disability and left knee degenerative joint disease were found to not warrant an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent.,A TDIU was also denied as the Veteran does not have a single disability rated at 60 percent or a combined disability rating of 70 percent with one disability rated at 40 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed hand, knee, or prostate disability. The VA examinations did not find any evidence of these conditions and the Veteran's assertions were not supported by medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate addendum opinions and further development is required.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a combined effects medical opinion and consideration of all evidence of record.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection. The left knee disability, including instability and post-operative residuals, did not meet the criteria for a higher rating before January 29, 2013, from June 11, 2008 to March 1, 2014, or after March 1, 2014. The Veteran's PTSD met the criteria for a 50 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his left knee disorder and review of his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no current disability. The Veteran's residual scar from knee surgery has been rated as non-compensable due to lack of painful or unstable characteristics.

The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities have been evaluated based on their current manifestations, and the evidence does not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability, sciatic nerve impairment, bilateral hip disability, and bilateral knee disability. The claim for residuals of a cold injury to the right hand is pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a seizure disorder, left knee disability, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active duty.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for stomach ulcers is denied. The Veteran's left knee disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling under Diagnostic Codes 5010-5259, and the appeal is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for his left knee disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected left tibia disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his back and right knee disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to address the nature and likely etiology of his low back disability and the current severity of his bilateral knee disabilities.