Knee Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right knee disorder, and any right knee symptoms are more likely related to age-related osteoarthritis rather than service.,Service connection for a right knee disorder is denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease, and any current condition is less likely due to active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU based on her service-connected bilateral knee disabilities was denied as the evidence did not show that she became unemployable due solely to these conditions in the year prior to March 8, 1993.

The Board finds that the Veteran's left tibia fracture, status post pinning is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a current disability related to his active duty service or to his service-connected left ulnar neuropathy. The right elbow condition and carpal tunnel syndromes are also not service-connected.

For the period prior to November 15, 2016, the Veteran's left knee DJD with limitation of extension was rated at 10 percent.,From November 15, 2016, the Veteran's left knee DJD with limitation of extension is rated at 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records and need for additional opinions on his right knee, left knee, and low back disorders.

The Veteran is found to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, but not housebound. Special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including scheduling new examinations and readjudication of the TDIU issue.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities.,Service connection is granted for bilateral knee disabilities as they are at least as likely as not related to in-service parachute jumps.

The Board found no evidence of a current left knee disability and denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed left knee disability. For his chronic myeloid leukemia, the Board determined that there was not sufficient evidence to establish radiation exposure during service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected left knee disability and obtain updated medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for left knee and left elbow disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right knee conditions and his in-service duties. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination, and it is recommended that the Veteran be rescheduled for an examination.

The Veteran's initial schedular rating for left knee painful limitation of motion is granted at a 10 percent level prior to his total knee replacement.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including her major depressive disorder and bilateral knee disabilities, render her unable to secure or maintain substantial gainful employment. The Board grants the TDIU rating.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a right knee disorder due to issues related to scheduling a hearing and obtaining medical examination. The issue remains on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is currently in remand status due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar scoliosis, depression, left thumb disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, cervical spine disorder, gastritis, GERD, and hiatal hernia. The decision is granted as new and material evidence has been received.