Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's right knee disability, including lateral meniscectomy and traumatic arthritis, has been rated based on the current level of impairment. The Veteran received a higher rating for his traumatic arthritis from November 25, 2011, but remains entitled to a separate rating for his lateral meniscectomy.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of her claims, including obtaining additional medical records and providing the Veteran with VA examinations to address the nature and etiology of her right ankle, right knee, and low back disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and providing a VA examination to assess his right and left knee disabilities as well as the status-post fracture of his left index finger.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the schedular percentage requirements for a total rating based on individual unemployability, and his employability is precluded due to his multiple service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left foot and left knee disabilities, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to a separate compensable evaluation for left knee instability, finding that there was no abnormal or pathological subluxation or instability of her left knee as indicated by medical evidence.

The Board found that the Veteran's hearing loss and right knee arthritis are not related to his military service, as there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease. The current disabilities were determined to be due to post-service occupational noise exposure for hearing loss and a history of significant occupational noise exposure after service for right knee arthritis.

The Veteran's death was caused by multiple conditions including congestive heart failure, chronic renal insufficiency, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and other health issues. The right knee degenerative joint disorder and subsequent above-the-knee amputation are considered contributory causes of his death.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle, right knee, and cervical and lumbar spine disabilities. The decision is mixed as some issues were denied while others are pending.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disability, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition was aggravated by his active duty service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including asthma, diabetes mellitus, right elbow disability, numbness in the feet, and left knee disability have been granted. The Veteran also has a 10 percent rating assigned for hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were previously denied due to lack of evidence showing a current disability related to military service. New and material evidence has not been submitted, so the claims are not reopened.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee patellofemoral syndrome with synovitis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that she does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on her symptoms of pain, swelling, weakness, occasional locking, and limited motion. She also has slight instability of the left knee which warrants an additional 10 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development of his knee disabilities and TDIU issue.

The Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the left knee is found to be aggravated by his service-connected right knee disability.,Service connection for right wrist degenerative joint disease and a right arm disability, radial nerve laceration are granted with initial noncompensable ratings.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of medical records.

The Board found that the Veteran's right knee disability did not have its onset in service, was not shown to be related to his military service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disorder and sleep disorder, finding no evidence of a current disability or chronic symptoms related to these conditions that can be linked to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for right and left knee disorders, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are not related to her active military service.