Knee Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a right knee disorder and denied service connection for it. The claim of entitlement to compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a left foot disorder due to VA treatment is also denied.,Service connection was denied for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder (Bipolar Disorder), hepatitis C, and a right knee disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right knee disability had its onset in service and granted service connection for residuals of MCL tear of the right knee.

The Veteran is seeking an increased evaluation for his service-connected right knee osteoarthritis. The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for updated treatment records and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected disabilities and a request for TDIU. The case is being remanded for scheduling a videoconference hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a video conference hearing. The service connection issue remains pending.

The Veteran is granted an initial 10 percent rating for left knee osteoarthritis from August 10, 2010 to April 16, 2015 and a separate 10 percent rating for left knee instability effective August 10, 2010.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment for the entire appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a bilateral leg disability that is attributable to his active service, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as major depressive disorder (MDD), is found to be related to his active service. The Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected postoperative residuals of right knee ligament reconstruction and mood disorder have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected varicose veins with chronic phlebitis and stasis dermatitis of his bilateral lower extremities did not contribute substantially or materially to his death, as they were not a principal cause. The Board also noted that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his fatal diseases.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including rescheduling VA examinations and reviewing his VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee was denied by the Board. The decision is based on the finding that there is no instability or subluxation, and the preponderance of evidence does not support a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's right knee disabilities, including DJD and instability, were found to not warrant an increased rating prior to December 12, 2016.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected conditions do not warrant an increased rating or any other favorable determination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed right knee disorder, headaches, acquired psychiatric disorder, and sleep disorder are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to an inadequate VA medical examination report in December 2007, and a need for a new VA examination with findings adequate for rating purposes.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the issues of service connection for right knee and right shoulder disorders.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a new VA examination to determine the current nature and severity of the Veteran's left knee disability.