Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the right knee, secondary to laxity of left knee, is being remanded due to the need to obtain SSA records.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status is being remanded due to an inadequate VA examination. The case will be reviewed after further development.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a left knee disorder that he contends is secondary to his service-connected right knee disorder. The case has been remanded for further development, including an addendum opinion from the examiner who conducted the May 2011 VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to provide an updated VA examination and adjudicate the TDIU claim.

The Board has granted service connection for Osgood-Schlatter's Disease, right knee and assigned an effective date of February 2, 2006. The claim for lumbar spine disability is still pending as it was not reopened.

The Veteran's lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome is rated at 20 percent since March 12, 1997. The effective date for the 10 percent evaluation of his left knee disability has been set as March 12, 1997.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was granted, with the effective date set at November 9, 2006. The initial rating assigned is 30 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability and denied an increased rating for the Veteran's left knee scar.

The Veteran is granted a 10 percent rating for his left knee instability and degenerative joint disease with painful motion since June 5, 2009.

The Board has determined that a new examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's back and right knee conditions, as well as whether these conditions are related to service or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for a left knee disability status post surgery. The flat feet/foot disability (pes planus) was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board denied service connection for left foot disability, right knee disability, low back disability, and cervicitis. The Veteran's current left foot disorder is not related to her period of service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnoses of bilateral hearing loss, right knee disorder, and hernia are related to his military service. The Board also noted that he had significant noise exposure during his military career.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left knee disability is less likely than not related to his treatment in service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disorder and a left knee disorder. The claim for hypertension is remanded due to the need for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions and found that there were no past-due benefits to award attorney fees from, as the Veteran did not receive any VA compensation due to her receipt of retired military pay.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the bilateral knees is related to his military service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including arthritis and meniscectomy residuals, has been rated at the highest possible level. The Board denied a higher rating for both conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left knee disorder other than residuals of a left lateral meniscectomy, to include as secondary to residuals of a left lateral meniscectomy, was denied. The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for residuals of a left knee lateral meniscectomy and lateral instability of the left knee were dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Board has ordered the RO to obtain and associate with the claims file additional VA treatment records, including a February 2009 consultation record and a June 2011 medical consultation. The case will be remanded for further development.