Knee Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disorder and left knee disorder did not manifest within one year of service separation, and there is no evidence to support a finding of direct service connection. The disorders are considered to be unrelated to service.

The Veteran's initial evaluations in excess of 10 percent for left and right knee strains have been granted.

The Board finds that the Veteran's left knee disability is not related to his military service and thus does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claims of increased disability ratings for various service-connected disabilities, as well as the associated TDIU claim and several reopened claims, were denied due to her failure without good cause to report for necessary VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal involves two main issues: the request for increased evaluations for his right knee disability and seeking an earlier effective date for service connection. The case is being remanded to allow further development, including scheduling a review examination.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for his hearing loss disability and left knee degenerative joint disease, as well as TDIU, have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and other conditions, did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to May 2, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected left knee disorder, and for further development as requested.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain Social Security Administration records and for further development. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on this additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for neck pain and right knee disorder, but granted left knee patellofemoral syndrome with a noncompensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess his bilateral knee pain and spine disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examination and review of VA treatment records to determine if he is entitled to increased disability ratings for his service-connected right and left knee posttraumatic arthritis.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and further development is required.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a right knee disorder. The Veteran's traumatic arthritis of the right knee, which occurred due to service, is now considered service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current right knee condition, including degenerative joint disease. The Veteran's service records indicate she had right knee pain during service, but her current symptoms are not related to her in-service complaints.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disorder is at least as likely as not related to his service, and therefore grants service connection for a left knee disorder. The claim for secondary service connection of a circulatory disability is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for VA educational assistance under Chapter 30 is denied as he did not meet the eligibility criteria, including due to his delimiting date having passed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that none of them were incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, left foot disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, and below-the-knee amputation of the right leg to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, effective April 6, 2016.