Knee Board decisions

The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a finding of nexus between the appellant's in-service injury and his current right knee disability, thus denying service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for higher ratings for chondromalacia with degenerative joint disease of the right and left knees prior to July 1, 2015.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disorder, specifically strain and patellar tendinitis, is caused by his service-connected post-operative right knee injury with surgical scar. As a result, the claim for secondary service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA right knee examination. The issues on appeal are whether he should receive a combined rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected right knee disabilities and if he qualifies for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not prevented him from maintaining full-time employment during the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation since May 1, 2015. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence shows he was currently precluded from obtaining and maintaining such employment due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's left knee disorder pre-existed service and was not aggravated by service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for right knee degenerative arthritis is before the Board.,The Veteran seeks service connection for a cervical spine disability and a left knee disability, to include as secondary to his right knee disability. He also seeks service connection for a right ankle disability and bilateral foot disabilities. Finally, he seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is before the Board. The Veteran contends that his current psychiatric symptoms are related to his time in service.,The Veteran seeks service connection for a cervical spine disability and a left knee disability, to include as secondary to his right knee disability. He also seeks service connection for a right ankle disability and bilateral foot disabilities. Finally, he seeks an increased rating for his right knee degenerative arthritis.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability is before the Board. The Veteran contends that his current psychiatric symptoms are related to his time in service.,The Veteran seeks service connection for a cervical spine disability and a left knee disability, to include as secondary to his right knee disability. He also seeks service connection for a right ankle disability and bilateral foot disabilities. Finally, he seeks an increased rating for his right knee degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability is denied as there is insufficient evidence to establish the condition was incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board finds the evidence is at least in equipoise that the Veteran's right knee disability is a result of active military service, and grants her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee disability has been evaluated at a 30 percent rating since October 13, 2016. The current evaluation is based on limitation of motion and does not warrant an increased rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA examination to determine the relationship between his service-connected conditions and his left below the knee amputation residuals, as well as the cause of these disorders.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee arthritis, status-post left knee arthroscopy, and a left foot disorder. The Board also found that there is no evidence of an acquired psychiatric disorder caused by service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for appropriate VA examinations to address the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's total left knee arthroplasty residuals have been rated at 60 percent since May 30, 2012. The rating is based on severe painful motion and weakness in the left knee.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left ankle, left knee, and right knee disabilities are not related to his military service. The evidence does not support a finding of chronicity or secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues for a hearing at the RO. Service connection claims for flat feet, hearing loss, and bilateral knee condition are still pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and potentially obtaining private records.