Knee Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's current right knee disability is not related to her service, and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a supplemental VA medical opinion.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral knee disability, diagnosed as osteoarthritis, is not related to his active service. The in-service complaint of knee pain was treated conservatively and resolved without residuals.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates are pending. The rating for TBI has been granted, but the status of the issues related to migraine headaches and right knee disability is unclear.

The Veteran's right hip and bilateral knee disabilities were not found to be related to his service or a service-connected disability. The appeal for an initial rating higher than 30 percent for the right leg disability was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied as his right knee conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized as right knee strain, has been evaluated at a 20 percent rating based on limitation of flexion. The current evidence does not support a higher evaluation under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including strain and degenerative joint disease with meniscal tear, was granted service connection. The initial rating of 10% prior to May 19, 2015, and a 20% rating thereafter for the period from May 19, 2015, were assigned.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, including a lumbar spine disability and left knee disability. The claim for TDIU is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral knee disabilities are not related to his active duty service and have therefore denied both claims.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current bilateral knee disabilities are related to his active service, including as secondary to his service-connected back disability. The appeal is now pending again.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including additional examinations and opinions to address the severity of his service-connected psychiatric and muscle disabilities, as well as claims for service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, hip, knee, or ankle disabilities.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a total left knee replacement, which he claims is related to his service and/or aggravated by his service-connected right knee disability. The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claim can be decided.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a video conference hearing. The issues of service connection and rating for bilateral knee disability, right ear hearing loss, and left ear hearing loss are still pending.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and providing an addendum VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current right knee disability was caused or aggravated by his service-connected left total knee replacement.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted, with the effective date set at the date of claim or prior to that if applicable. The Veteran is receiving the maximum schedular rating for his right little finger disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's left knee chondromalacia was manifested by painful motion and granted a disability rating of 10 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension is due to his service-connected coronary artery disease and granted service connection for it. For his bilateral knee disability, the Board determined there was no evidence of a nexus between the condition and his military service.