Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected left total knee replacement is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including range of motion testing and an updated examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and providing medical opinions regarding the etiology of his bilateral knee disability and low back disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her service-connected right knee disabilities are being remanded to allow for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's hypertension and bilateral knee disabilities have been granted service connection. The Veteran does not have tinea versicolor at any time during the period of the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected left knee disability and its occupational effects. The TDIU issue will be deferred until the increased rating issue is adjudicated.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current left hip, shoulder, or knee disability and insufficient medical evidence to establish service connection for any respiratory disability. The Veteran's claims are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for back, hip, and knee disabilities. The Veteran is also required to undergo VA examinations to assess the severity of his TBI, PTSD, right tibia stress fracture, and right ear hearing loss disability.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and granted service connection. The Veteran is also granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, connective tissue disorder, bilateral shoulder disability, and bilateral knee disability. However, no effective date was assigned as the increase in disability did not occur within one year of the receipt of the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and development of his service-connected spine and knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for right and left knee disorders are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain an adequate VA examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of his low back and bilateral knee disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including providing an updated VA examination to assess the current severity of his left knee disability and its impact on his daily life.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee and right biceps disabilities are not service-connected, as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA medical opinions and records to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, a bilateral knee disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current left knee disability and therefore, service connection for this condition cannot be granted.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion, was rated at 20% from April 23, 2008 to November 12, 2012. Since November 13, 2012, he has been receiving the maximum rating available for his right knee disability.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left knee disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling an orthopedic examination.

The Veteran's right wrist tendonitis, left wrist tendonitis, and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome are all rated at a 10 percent effective as of January 14, 2014 for the right wrist tendonitis and September 6, 2013 for the right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.,Service connection is granted for a left knee disability. The Veteran's chronic cough and shortness of breath are not service connected.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral knee disability was not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee condition and sleep apnea, secondary to PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.