Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for his left knee disability is denied. The current rating of 30 percent for residuals of a total left knee arthroplasty from September 1, 2007, remains unchanged.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left leg shell fragment wounds have been rated as 20 percent disabling for the residuals of those injuries. The Board has determined that a higher rating is warranted for both conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability and did not address the effective dates of awards for left and right ankle strains.

The Board finds that the Veteran's low back disability is related to service, while his right knee disability is not shown to be directly related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's left knee disorder is not secondary to his service-connected right knee disability and did not manifest during or as a result of military service. Therefore, service connection for this condition was denied.

The Board has denied service connection for arthritis of the left knee as secondary to a service-connected right knee condition due to lack of medical evidence supporting the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits decisions. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again based on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's right lower extremity disabilities, including muscle injuries and degenerative joint disease of the knee, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has determined that he meets the criteria for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have effectively precluded locomotion without the aid of assistive devices, such as braces and crutches. As a result, he is entitled to a certificate of eligibility for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance by another person or due to being housebound is denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left knee and foot conditions are not related to his in-service motorcycle accident, and thus have denied service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary in this case, including obtaining service treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for VA examinations to determine the existence of current low back, bilateral knee, and septoplasty disabilities, as well as their etiology. The claim will be returned to the Board after compliance with requisite appellate procedures.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of his impotence and evaluating his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's overpayment of $10,353.00 in disability compensation is partially waived due to the VA's failure to timely adjust his benefits after he notified them of his incarceration.

The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's current right knee disorder to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, combined at 90%, do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that there was no evidence of current disabilities or residuals from injuries sustained during his military service.

The Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the right knee is currently rated at 10 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion.

The Veteran is entitled to the services outlined in his Individual Independent Living Plan (IILP) for the period from July 27, 2005 to August 1, 2006.