Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations, records review, and clarification of certain issues.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including an updated VA examination and the acquisition of any outstanding VA treatment records. The TDIU claim will also be developed on remand.

The Board has ordered a remand for further development of the Veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory disorder and bilateral knee disorder. The case will be returned to the Board after additional evidence is obtained.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his right knee disability and obtain any outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board found that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss and bilateral knee disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there was no evidence of such during service. The Board also noted that any current conditions are more likely due to post-service activities.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee, left ankle, and psychiatric disabilities do not render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for left knee arthritis prior to August 16, 2010 was denied by the Board.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause incapacity that requires regular aid and assistance of another person to dress, perform basic hygiene tasks such as bathing, and to protect him from hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment. The Board finds the criteria for special monthly pension benefits based on the need for regular aid and attendance have been met.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral knee replacements and coronary artery disease, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since June 6, 2001.

The Veteran's right knee disability is found to be related to his service-connected left knee disability. The Board granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for degenerative joint disease of the right knee.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected disabilities, including a lumbar spine disability and left knee disability. The issues include seeking increased ratings for these conditions as well as TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current left knee disability causally related to, or aggravated by, service. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic thoracolumbar spine strain is also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee arthritis is related to his service-connected right knee arthritis and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a low back disability, right leg arthritis, and right leg gunshot wound. The rating decision also granted an increased rating for residuals of a gunshot wound to the right leg and separate ratings for shortening of bones in the right leg and a painful scar on the right leg.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records and the need for additional development, including obtaining updated addresses and medical records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities have been granted, with the effective date being March 27, 2015. The Veteran is currently rated at 10 percent for each knee.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical evidence and provide an examination to determine if the Veteran's current right knee disability is related to his in-service injury or symptoms. The appeal will be returned for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic musculoligamentous strain of the right shoulder, bilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome, and chronic bilateral musculoligamentous ankle strain.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and meningitis, as well as his service connection claims for hypertension, bilateral knee disabilities, and sleep apnea. The Veteran was already service-connected for PTSD, which encompasses his memory loss symptoms.