Knee Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability, including strain, chondromalacia patella and internal derangement, is related to his active service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his left knee anterior cruciate ligament tear is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his disability.

The Veteran's residuals of left knee ligament repair are currently rated at 10 percent, the lowest available rating under the applicable VA Rating Schedule. The evidence does not support a higher rating as his range of motion is limited to 70 degrees with pain but does not meet the criteria for limitation of flexion to 45 degrees or extension to 30 degrees.

The Veteran's right knee disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by his service and may not be presumed to have been incurred during his service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right knee disability and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's right knee disability has been manifested by symptoms corresponding to a 30 percent evaluation and no higher, prior and subsequent to his total knee replacement surgery.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of the evidence.

The Veteran's left knee degenerative joint disease and laxity have been rated based on their current manifestations. A compensable rating is granted for the knee prior to November 21, 2013, but a higher rating is denied. The issue of entitlement to a separate rating for laxity remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left hip and left knee conditions are not related to his active military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral knee degenerative joint disease is not related to service or a service-connected disability, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected left total knee replacement does not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board finds that the Veteran's residuals of a staph infection of the right knee were not proximately due to or the result of VA carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on the part of VA in furnishing reasonable care.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claim of service connection for a left knee disorder. The Veteran's current left knee disorder is not shown to be related to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is not entitled to a temporary total rating due to hospital treatment for PTSD, and his claims of service connection for back and right knee disorders have been denied as new and material evidence was not received.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received after the most recent supplemental statement of the case. The Veteran's low back disorder claim will be reviewed, and service connection for foot, knee, eye, and left eye disorders will also be reconsidered.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his claims.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for left knee scars and finds that new and material evidence has been received to support this claim.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any left knee and back disability, as well as whether these conditions are related to service. The Veteran's claims for service connection will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining his complete service personnel file and records of any mental health treatment or discipline in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a left knee disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining inpatient treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.