Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's right knee DJD has been granted a separate evaluation of 10 percent, and no higher. The issue of an increased evaluation for PTSD is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns about the adequacy of the examination and opinion provided, requiring a new VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and assigned a disability rating of 20 percent. The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities are rated at 10 percent each, with separate ratings for lateral instability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current left shoulder or right knee disabilities, and his claim for presbyopia is denied as it is considered a congenital defect.

The Veteran's service-connected right knee disability, including degenerative joint disease and meniscal tears, has been granted a separate 20% rating effective June 5, 2017. The 10% rating for painful motion of the right knee remains in effect.

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities have been granted service connection with a 10% disability rating each.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected right knee disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional examinations and development of records. The Veteran's increased ratings for his left knee disabilities and TDIU claim are pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from the VA examiner regarding whether his current conditions are related to his military service and considering the combat presumption.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for right total knee replacement and service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a grant of an increased rating or service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of a neck condition and dystonia during his February 2017 Board hearing. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's right knee and hip conditions are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his service-connected right ankle condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral shoulder disabilities and left knee disability are not related to his military service, and therefore denied both claims.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The left knee disability was rated at 30% prior to June 16, 2014, and 60% thereafter. The right knee chondromalacia patella was rated at 10% prior to March 26, 2012, and 60% thereafter. TDIU was granted for the periods before March 26, 2012, and from May 1, 2013, until June 15, 2014.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current left knee degenerative joint disease is related to his active military service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have a bilateral knee injury during his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) in 1977, and thus could not establish service connection for a current bilateral knee disorder or degenerative arthritis.

The Board has denied reopening of the Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that no new and material evidence was submitted to support these claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to incomplete examination reports and lack of information regarding flare-ups.

The Veteran is not shown by the record evidence to have been unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful occupation as a result of service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected right knee disabilities, including range of motion and functional impairment during flare-ups or periods of repeated use.