Knee Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for instability of the right anterior cruciate ligament and osteoarthritis of the right knee with limited flexion are denied as there is no evidence of moderate recurrent subluxation or lateral instability, or flexion limited to 15 degrees.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been denied due to the lack of verified in-service stressors. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a left knee disability was withdrawn by the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than August 29, 2001 for a 20 percent disability evaluation for recurrent pain and instability of the left knee.

The November 1985 rating decision denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hip and knee disorders as secondary to his already service-connected pes planus. The RO found that there was no evidence of arthritis in the hips or knees, despite supportive medical opinions.

The Board found no evidence of a current bilateral knee disability related to service and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his PTSD claim, including obtaining medical records and ensuring all relevant evidence has been considered.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the percentage requirements for a TDIU, but his unemployability due to these conditions is supported by medical evidence. The case is REMANDED for further action including obtaining Social Security and Workers' Compensation records, conducting a social and industrial survey, and considering an extraschedular evaluation under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's death was not caused by, or substantially or materially contributed to by, any disability incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left clavicle disorder, vision disorder, costochondritis (chest pain), gastrointestinal disorder, and right knee disorder are granted. A compensable evaluation of 10% is assigned for residuals of a left elbow shell fragment wound.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unemployable, and a VA examination is needed to assess the impact of these conditions on his ability to work.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran's claims for service connection due to missing service treatment records and a need for medical examinations.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral knee disability and bilateral hearing loss disability due to lack of available training records.

The Veteran's bilateral knee pain and recurring headaches are found to be related to her military service, with the Board granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee disability, including post-surgical residuals and degenerative joint disease, is rated at 10 percent since June 1, 2007. The decision grants a separate 10 percent rating for limitation of flexion due to the degenerative joint disease.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities, including whether they are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his right knee conditions and special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status have been denied as the evidence does not support higher ratings.

The Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, and the Board has granted TDIU.