Knee Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and hypothyroidism, both due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents under the PACT Act. Other claims were either dismissed or remanded for further evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for degenerative arthritis of both knees, as the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable criteria.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis and recurrent left biceps tendon rupture residuals, assigned a 10 percent rating for inguinal hernia residuals, and remanded several other claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left knee instability, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable criteria.

The Board denied service connection for right and left shin splints, denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic rhinitis, granted entitlement to a TDIU prior to July 6, 2018, and remanded several issues including service connection for left upper extremity radiculopathy, increased ratings for PTSD with TBI, back disability, neck disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability.

The Board granted initial 50 percent ratings for left knee osteoarthritis and right knee osteoarthritis prior to August 29, 2019, but denied earlier effective dates than November 26, 2008.

The Board granted service connection for a left knee disability, right knee disability, and a disability manifested by itching all over the body.

The Veteran was granted increased ratings for his right knee conditions, including a 30 percent rating for instability and separate 20 percent and 10 percent ratings for limited extension and flexion respectively.

The Board denied an effective date prior to August 19, 2015 for a 60 percent rating for left knee post arthroplasty and a separate rating for left knee instability prior to August 19, 2015.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral knee disability and a bilateral shoulder disability, as there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between the current disabilities and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for left and right knee disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's current bilateral knee conditions and her period of active service.

The Board denied service connection for traumatic brain injury, an acquired psychiatric disability, a neck disability, a back disability, and right and left knee disabilities as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by active military service.

The Board granted readjudication of the issue of whether the Appellant's character of discharge is a bar to entitlement to VA benefits, exclusive of health care and related benefits authorized under Chapter 17, Title 38, United States Code. The other issues were remanded for further development.

The Board granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, and left and right knee disorders due to new and relevant evidence being submitted. The claim for recurrent sinusitis rhinitis was remanded for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, except for a separate rating of 20 percent for left knee instability beginning on December 19, 2021.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings due to untimely notice of disagreement.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and left total knee replacement (TKR) residuals, are severe enough to render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied all claims for increased ratings, except for a separate rating for right knee instability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, a higher initial rating, and service connection for various disorders, including those secondary to the left knee disability with obesity as an intermediary step.

The Board granted service connection for ankylosis in the left hip and right knee, but remanded claims for varicose veins in the legs, ankylosis in the left hand or fingers, a left wrist sprain, a right wrist strain, and ankylosis in the right hand or fingers.