Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected left knee disability was granted, with the disability rated at 30 percent. A separate 10 percent evaluation is assigned for instability of the left knee.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was denied as he failed to appear at the scheduled VA examination and did not provide good cause.

The Veteran's right knee condition is rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating based on his symptoms.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right shoulder strain with bursitis, left knee strain, and lumbar spondylolisthesis with degenerative joint and disc disease.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability resulting from a total knee replacement performed in October 2005 and subsequent infection treatment. The case is being remanded to obtain records prior to the surgery, determine if additional disability exists, and assess whether it was caused by VA care.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of credible evidence supporting herbicide exposure and insufficient evidence linking his conditions to service.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's current bilateral knee disabilities and his service, thus denying his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and likely etiology of his claimed right and left knee disabilities, hypertension, and renal disease.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for status post medial meniscus tear, left knee, with popliteal cyst and entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for status post medial meniscus tear, right knee, with chondral defect and popliteal cyst.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities are not supported by evidence of a current disability, and there is no medical nexus between his in-service injuries and any current bilateral knee disability.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for consideration of an extraschedular rating under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Board found that dyslexia was not incurred in or aggravated by military service and denied the claim. The claims for sarcoidosis and left knee disorder are pending, but further development is needed to determine their status.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back disorder and left knee disorder are not related to his military service.,Both conditions were first diagnosed several years after service, and there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee, hip, and back disorders based on new evidence. The underlying claim will be reviewed de novo.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a right knee disability. The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and review, including obtaining additional VA medical records and a VA examination to address the Veteran's left knee disorder. The issue of service connection for cracked #9 tooth is also referred back to the RO for issuance of an SOC.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee and low back disabilities, but additional development is needed to address the merits of these claims.

The Veteran's heart disease, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, left knee disability, and left hip disability are not service-connected as they were either not incurred or aggravated by service or due to a service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left knee disability is not related to his active military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his left knee and foot disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.