Knee Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for arthritis and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, bilateral calcaneal spurs of ankles, arthritis of hands, arthritis of feet, and degenerative joint disease of left knee. The other issues were not addressed due to lack of evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for additional development of his claims, including VA examinations and the provision of a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee degenerative joint disease is related to service, resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a right knee disability or arthritis of the right knee that is the result of disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by active military service. The claim for gout was not addressed as it falls outside the scope of the issues on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) disability determination records.

The Board finds that the appellant requires regular aid and attendance due to his nonservice-connected disabilities, including left below knee amputation and other physical impairments.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining updated medical records and arranging for examinations to assess his knee disabilities and depression.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for posttraumatic arthritis of the left knee was denied as his disability did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA examinations and records, as well as seeking private treatment records.

PTSD rating prior to November 19, 2010 was denied as the disability picture did not meet criteria for a higher rating.,PTSD rating from November 19, 2010 was granted at 70 percent effective date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disorder is not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected degenerative joint disease of the left knee, and therefore denied the claim for secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and inadequate examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities may be related to service, but further examination is needed to determine their exact origins. The appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for internal derangement, flexion contracture, left knee. The case is now REMANDED for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his right knee condition.

The Veteran's hypertension claim is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination. The issues of PTSD rating and service connection for lumbar fusion are also being remanded.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a bilateral knee disability due to disease or injury incurred in service, and denied his claim.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee chondromalacia and meniscus tear, finding that these conditions are related to his military service. The psychiatric disorder is also found to be secondary to his right knee condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral elbow, knee, and low back disabilities are not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left lower extremity disorder, diagnosed as traumatic neuropathy, is service-connected and was incurred during service. The right knee osteoarthritis is also service-connected and is considered secondary to the left lower extremity disorder.,The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis is related to his left lower extremity dysfunction due to abnormal weight-bearing.