Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical spine, lumbosacral spine, and right knee disabilities have been denied. The VA has not provided a disability rating in excess of the current assigned ratings.

The Veteran's left knee disability, manifested by limitation of extension to 10 degrees, does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right knee disability is permanently worsened by his service-connected left knee degenerative joint disease, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative disc disease at L4-L5, L5-S1 and right knee strain with instability are being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain updated VA treatment records and examine the Veteran for his claims of service connection for various joint disabilities. The case is being remanded to ensure compliance with these orders.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected left total knee replacement does not warrant an increased evaluation beginning on February 1, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected low back, left knee, and left wrist disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of his right knee disorder and the severity of his lumbar disc strain.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address the claims of service connection for various joints and gastrointestinal disorders, as well as hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine and left knee gout are being remanded due to incomplete examinations and need further development.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative joint disease of the right knee is rated at 10 percent prior to November 25, 2009. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation due to lack of limitation of extension or flexion.,The Veteran's instability of the right knee was rated as noncompensable from November 22, 2008 to November 24, 2009. However, he is now rated at 10 percent for this issue.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various disabilities, including shoulder, hip, knee, and psychiatric conditions. The case has been remanded due to the need to obtain additional evidence from Social Security Administration.

The Board finds that the Veteran currently has a left knee disability related to service, resolving all doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disorder was denied in June 2003. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim. Her left knee disorder is currently rated at 20 percent, but she has mild instability warranting an additional 10 percent rating.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability and hypertension. However, further development is needed to determine if new evidence supports these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease is related to service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's left heel/calcaneal spur and right heel/calcaneal spur disabilities are each rated at 10 percent, effective the day after separation from service. The Veteran's right knee disability is not rated higher than 10 percent.,No compensable rating for either foot earlier than April 17, 2012.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, but the Board found new and material evidence to reopen his low back and bilateral pes planus claims. The issues of increased PTSD and right knee ratings, as well as a temporary total rating due to surgical convalescence, remain unresolved.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability is related to his active duty service and grants service connection for this condition. The appeal on left knee disability was withdrawn prior to a decision.