Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's left wrist disability is due to his service-connected right ankle disability and has been granted.,The Veteran's right leg disability is also due to his service-connected right ankle disability and has been granted.,For the period prior to November 2, 2012, a 50 percent rating for depressive disorder has been granted. For the period since November 2, 2012, a higher rating is not warranted.,A 50 percent rating for migraine headaches has been granted.,For the period prior to November 5, 2012, a 10 percent rating for asthma has been granted. For the period since November 5, 2012, a higher rating is not warranted.,A 30 percent rating for TMJ disorder based on limitation of motion has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.,For all periods under appeal, a 20 percent rating for TMJ disorder based on unilateral loss of whole or part of ramus involving loss of temporomandibular articulation has been granted.,A 20 percent rating for the right ankle disability has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.,For all periods under appeal, a 10 percent rating for the lumbar spine disability has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.,For all periods under appeal, a 10 percent rating for the right knee disability has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.,For all periods under appeal, a 10 percent rating for the left knee disability has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.,A 10 percent rating for the right carpal tunnel syndrome has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.,A 10 percent rating for the right lower extremity neuropathy has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.,For the period prior to December 13, 2012, a 10 percent rating for GERD has been granted. For the period since December 13, 2012, a higher rating is not warranted.,For all periods under appeal, a 10 percent rating for the left ankle disability has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.,For all periods under appeal, a 10 percent rating for sinusitis has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's left knee surgeries required convalescence, and the Board has granted extensions of temporary total evaluations for his disability from April 1, 2009 to August 9, 2009 and from October 1, 2009 to October 27, 2009.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim of service connection for a right knee condition, finding that the new evidence submitted was not material and did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and knee conditions, have rendered her unable to care for herself without the assistance of another. The Board finds that she requires aid and attendance due to her cognitive dysfunction and multiple falling episodes.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a right knee disability, which the Board finds is solely based on direct service connection. The case must be remanded to obtain an updated VA examination and opinion regarding whether the current right knee disability is related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive features is granted, and the claims for right shoulder disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and lumbar spine disorder are remanded due to procedural defects.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including instability and limitation of motion, was found to warrant a 10 percent evaluation prior to June 10, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for additional development, including scheduling a DRO hearing. The issues are about service connection for his right knee condition and TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable, and the Board has granted TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right knee disability is directly related to his military service and grants service connection for a right knee disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left and right knee disorders are not related to his military service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination, and readjudicating his claim under the appropriate rating criteria.

The Veteran's right knee surgery residuals do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,His post-traumatic arthritis of the left ankle does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

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

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability, a left ankle disability, and chronic fatigue syndrome.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service event, injury, or disease that would support service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's right hip and left knee disorders are not related to service or a service-connected disability, but rather are due to his morbid obesity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of degenerative joint disease or trochanteric bursitis related to his service. As such, he is denied service connection for these conditions.,There is no evidence of any hip disorder in service or within one year post-service, and there is insufficient medical evidence linking any current left thigh condition to service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left knee arthritis with patellofemoral syndrome was denied, and the issue of entitlement to a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability was also denied.

The Veteran's right knee disorder, status-post ACL reconstruction, is currently rated at 20 percent and his migraine headaches are not entitled to a higher rating.