Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection and disability ratings for various conditions, including restless leg syndrome, bilateral knee disorders, infertility, a lumbar spine disability, obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and scars. The appeals are currently pending due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a video conference hearing. The original claim of service connection for her right knee disability will be reviewed de novo considering the additional evidence received.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received. The Veteran's major depression is rated at 50% since October 2011, with a GAF score of 65.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected right sacroiliac joint dysfunction with chronic low back strain and any relationship between this condition and his bilateral knee disability and left lower extremity neurologic disorder. The case will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his service connection claims for right ear hearing loss, porphyria cutanea tarda, back disability, stress fracture of the right third metatarsal, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other conditions are not supported by evidence showing a current disability. His claim for right ear hearing loss is denied as he does not meet VA criteria for a finding of disability.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral flat foot (pes planus) and plantar fasciitis. The remaining issues of service connection for left knee condition, hypertension, myocardial ischemia/infarction, right knee arthritis, sleep apnea, and left shoulder condition are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected conditions are being remanded to allow for additional development of the record.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his bilateral knee disabilities have been granted, with a combined rating of 20 percent.

The Board denied all issues on appeal, including service connection for various conditions and a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee disability. The Veteran's left knee was found to have limited flexion but no extension limitation.

The Board has granted service connection for a left ankle disability, bilateral knee and low back disabilities as secondary to the left ankle disability, and tinnitus. The Veteran's claims are all granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding his eligibility for an annual clothing allowance based on use of a knee brace. The Chief Medical Director or designee must determine if the knee brace meets the criteria for a clothing allowance.

The Board found that the Veteran's left knee disability is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and treatment records, requiring further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left knee disorder, finding that his current condition is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's right knee arthritis and meniscal tear have been rated based on their respective conditions, with the total right knee replacement receiving a 60% rating since August 1, 2014.

The Board found that the right knee disability was not caused or aggravated by active service, ACDUTRA, or INACDUTRA. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's right and left knee disorders are found to be at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected bilateral pes planus.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right knee disorder did not have onset during service and was not caused by his active service nearly forty years ago, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's left knee disability was characterized by frequent episodes of 'locking,' pain, and effusion into the joint. From November 20, 1998 to September 2, 2010, he had severe lateral instability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine and bilateral knee disabilities are not related to his military service, and therefore denied these claims.