Knee Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, right wrist disability, cervical spine disability, and bilateral knee disability. The reasons provided include lack of a nexus to service or evidence of continuity of symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal was denied across multiple issues, including PTSD, cervical spine disability, right and left knee disabilities, thoracolumbar spine disability, tinnitus (hearing loss), right hand 5th metacarpal fracture, right foot heel spur, scars of the hands and knees, dermatitis of the feet, and tension headaches. The appeal was not about service connection for any conditions.

The Board found that the right knee disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and is not proximately due to or a result of or aggravated by a service-connected disease or injury.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, type II diabetes mellitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), residuals of mole removal, skin rash, right knee disability, and hernia disability, status post appendectomy are all service-connected.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including his meniscus tear and frequent episodes of locking, is rated at a separate 20% for the period from October 26, 2015 through October 18, 2016.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities are not related to his active military service and therefore denied his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's back disability was rated at 10 percent prior to November 1, 2016 and at 20 percent since then. The right shoulder disorder has been rated at 20 percent throughout the appeal period. The left knee strain has also been rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent her from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment in a sedentary capacity.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee and bilateral hip disabilities, finding no evidence of a nexus to service or aggravation by a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and right knee disorder were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities. The Board found that the Veteran failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board found no evidence that the Veteran's current left knee disorder is related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including an examination to determine the current severity of his bilateral knee and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Board has determined that an effective date prior to March 31, 2009 for the award of a 20 percent disability rating for hemorrhoids is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing records, duty-to-assist issues, and inextricably intertwined claims. The Veteran's knee, hip, and back conditions are to be evaluated.

The Veteran's claims for higher disability evaluations for her service-connected left knee and back disabilities have been denied. The evidence does not support the assignment of a higher evaluation based on the current criteria.

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The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new examination to assess his ability to maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his PTSD, render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to severe impairment in work functioning.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA medical opinion regarding his right knee disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities are attributable to service and have granted service connection for both right and left knee disabilities.