Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 30 percent for osteoarthritis of the right knee with meniscectomy residuals and status post right knee replacement is denied. The current rating adequately reflects his disability.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic left knee condition during service or for years thereafter, and the medical opinion did not support a link between current left knee impairment and service. As such, the claim for service connection for a left knee disability was denied.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee condition and granted service connection for left knee arthritis at 10 percent. The issue of cause of death was referred to the RO.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's scrotal/groin disorder, left knee disorder, low back disorder, cervical spine disorder, and jaw disorder. The conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right hand injury, right knee disability, and bilateral hip conditions, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for GERD and bilateral flat feet, as well as his claim for service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disability, were denied by the Board. The appeals are now remanded to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing at the RO via videoconference. The issues of reopening his claim and establishing service connection for low back/spinal disorder, lumbar radiculopathy, and bilateral knee disorders are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral knee disability is related to his active service, granting service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right-hip, left-hip, right-knee, and left-knee disorders are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee and lumbar spine disabilities are not related to service, including any in-service injuries. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee patellofemoral arthrosis is at least as likely as not caused by his military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's low back disorder, bilateral hip disorder, and left knee disorder are not service-connected as they are related to his congenital condition (multiple epiphyseal dysplasia), which is not considered an injury for VA compensation purposes. The right knee disability did not aggravate these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected left hip and left knee disabilities have been rated based on limitation of motion, with a combined rating of 10 percent. The Board has found no basis for higher or separate ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran meets the schedular requirements for a TDIU rating and it is reasonably shown that, by virtue of his service-connected disabilities, he is unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that there is not sufficient evidence to support the Veteran's claim of asbestosis, and thus service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to a decision being made by the Board.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee disabilities, with initial noncompensable ratings assigned prior to May 24, 2016. Effective May 24, 2016, the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities are rated at 10 percent each.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral knee disability is not related to his active service and therefore denies his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for limitation of right and left knee flexion have been granted at a 10 percent rating effective February 12, 2013. The initial disability ratings for limitation of right and left knee extension were also granted at a 0 percent rating effective December 29, 2011.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the appeal can be decided, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling a VA examination.