Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his degenerative arthritis of the bilateral knees and enlarged prostate with urinary frequency were denied. The Veteran's hemorrhoids are rated at 10 percent, but not compensable.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development and adjudication due to incomplete medical opinions and missing SSA records.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for left knee instability and found the Veteran's current range of motion does not warrant an increased rating. The Veteran remains in receipt of a 10 percent rating for pain and flare-ups.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, right knee disorder, and left and right foot disorders were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or in-service incurrence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination of his right knee disability, specifically focusing on range of motion testing and instability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and left knee osteoarthritis began in service and have persisted since then, warranting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's left knee degenerative joint disease prior to October 6, 2010 was found to be manifested by pain and limited motion. The current rating of 10% is adequate as it accounts for the Veteran's symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues with VA examination reports and new claims not yet perfected.

The Veteran's right elbow disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder are each rated as non-compensable. However, the Veteran's lip scar is rated at a compensable level of 10 percent.,The Veteran meets the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation for his lip scar.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing left knee disability did not increase in severity during service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, bilateral wrist disability, bilateral knee disability, left ankle disability, bipolar disorder, and a low heart rate. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for increased evaluations of his right acoustic neuroma with bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus and right knee disabilities. Additionally, he seeks service connection for pes planus, dizziness, headaches, eczema and bilateral eye disorders. The Board has determined that the issues need to be remanded due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's right knee arthritis is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year postservice.,Service connection for residuals of a right great toe injury (gout and arthritis) is denied because the current disability does not have a link to an acute injury in service, which resolved without residual pathology.,Retinitis pigmentosa is not service-connected as there is no evidence that it was manifested during service or within one year postservice.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability was denied as he does not have a current hearing disability of sufficient severity to constitute a disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral knee and ankle conditions are not related to his service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand this case for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and clarifying the nature of the Veteran's right knee disorder.

The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the left knee was productive of extension limited to 15 degrees from April 9, 2010, to May 4, 2015, warranting a 20 percent evaluation.

The Board denied higher disability ratings for bilateral knee arthritis and instability, finding that the current 20 percent ratings adequately compensate the Veteran for his limitation of motion, pain, and functional limitations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cirrhosis of the liver and degenerative arthritis of the bilateral knees, finding that there is no evidence to support a secondary service connection.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and heart disability. The appeal for service connection of the bilateral hip disability was not addressed as it is no longer on appeal due to the Court's remand.