Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities are currently rated at the lowest possible rating of 10 percent each, as they do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under VA regulations. The evidence shows that both knees have limited motion with pain on movement, but no additional limitation due to fatigue, weakness, lack of endurance, or incoordination after repetitive use.

The Veteran's left knee disability is found to be etiologically related to his active duty service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining his service personnel records and scheduling him for an audiological examination to determine the severity of his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right and left knee degenerative changes are likely due to injuries sustained during service, thus granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen and find that he has a bilateral knee disability as a result of his active duty service, granting service connection.

The Board has determined that the reduction from a 30 percent rating to a 10 percent rating for both left and right knee disabilities was proper based on evidence showing no compensable limitation of motion or other findings warranting higher ratings.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete service records and the need for additional medical examinations. The issues of entitlement to service connection for left knee, left ankle disabilities, and an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right hip disorder are pending.

The Veteran's claims for right and left knee conditions, right and left hallux limitus, and bilateral pes planus have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities. The Veteran had a pre-existing condition (pes planus) noted at entry into service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and development of his TDIU claim.

The Board finds that service connection for a left wrist sprain is granted.,Regarding the right wrist and knee disabilities, the Veteran's claim will be remanded to obtain an examination and medical nexus opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain the Veteran's service treatment records and to provide a comprehensive VA orthopedic examination. The appeal will be remanded for these actions.

The Board has granted service connection for folliculitis and denied service connection for a carbuncle. The Veteran's claim for bilateral knee disability is remanded due to incomplete medical records.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated as 30 percent disabling since March 1, 2010. The Board has determined that the criteria for a 100 percent rating are met due to total occupational and social impairment caused by PTSD.

The Veteran's hypertension, a right knee scar, and a pulmonary disability (including as due to exposure to asbestos) are all found to be service-connected. The Veteran is granted an initial noncompensable rating for his right knee scar since April 27, 2010.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a disability manifested by pain in the legs and feet was denied as there is no evidence to support that these conditions are related to his military service.

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

The Veteran's service-connected left knee disability is rated at 10 percent, and his PTSD is rated at 30 percent. The Board found that the current ratings are appropriate based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including the status post surgery condition, is currently rated at 10 percent for limitation of flexion. He also has a separate rating of 30 percent for severe recurrent subluxation. The Board finds that his left knee does not warrant an increased rating based on additional functional loss or other symptoms.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of CUE in August 19, 1982, and September 3, 1986, RO rating decisions regarding his right knee disability and erectile dysfunction and neuropathy. The Board also denied a claim for an effective date earlier than January 18, 1994, for TDIU due to the Veteran not meeting schedular criteria prior to that date.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 10% disability rating for his service-connected left knee laxity, effective March 1, 2010.