Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to issue a Statement of the Case (SOC) on his claims for an increased disability rating and earlier effective date for arthritis of the right knee with limitation of flexion.

The Board has ordered a remand for further development regarding the severance of service connection for left knee DJD and the claim for an increased rating for right knee disability. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered after additional evidence is obtained.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed right elbow, right shoulder, and bilateral knee disabilities as they are not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to September 5, 2013 were rated at a combined 90 percent. Considering the totality of his service-connected conditions and their impact on his ability to work, these disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's cervical spine strain and right knee disability were rated at their maximum levels, with no additional ratings granted.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's current cardiac condition, as well as whether his service-connected left knee disability warrants an increased rating. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The Board is remanding the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining a statement of the case on the issue of character of discharge and any Social Security Administration records. The claims for service connection will also be considered.

The Board has ordered additional development to verify the Veteran's periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA during his service in the National Guard from November 1974 to June 1987. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection of a left thumb disability due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The remaining issues of service connection for low back and bilateral knee disabilities are being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the claims for service connection for a right knee condition, sleep apnea, a low back condition, a bilateral eye condition, hypertension, and sinusitis/allergies have been granted. The remaining claim of service connection for a left knee condition is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased initial ratings for right knee instability and limitation of motion were denied by the Board.

The Board found that the Veteran's right knee disability did not manifest within one year of separation from service and could not be presumed to have been incurred during active service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disorder by way of aggravation. The low back disability claim is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and VA treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for a left knee disorder and found that the Veteran met the schedular criteria for a TDIU from December 16, 2011.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic low back or knee disability in service, and the Veteran's current disabilities are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities and scars. The appeal will be readjudicated based on the evidence of record.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disability and tinnitus, finding no current disabilities or evidence of in-service injury. The Board also found that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between any current hearing loss and service.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine, left ankle, and left knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.