Knee Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's right knee disability is not related to his military service and has denied his claim.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected right knee disability, as his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating based on limitation of motion.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's left knee disability and found that a timely substantive appeal was not filed regarding his claim for TDIU.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the left knee, post lateral and medial meniscus tears, does not warrant a rating higher than 20 percent.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of current disabilities or chronic residuals from the veteran's in-service right hand and right knee injuries, and thus service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The veteran's right knee meniscectomy and arthritis are currently rated at 10 percent, with no separate rating for arthritis. The tinea pedis with dystrophic toenails is not more than 10 percent disabling.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left knee disability warrants a rating of 20 percent, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left knee disability, including postoperative residuals and degenerative joint disease, warrants a 10 percent evaluation. The scar on his knee is rated separately at 10 percent.

The Board has ordered the RO to schedule an orthopedic examination for the veteran and determine if her current bilateral knee disability is related to service. The case will be remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a bilateral knee disorder or degenerative disease of the lumbar spine, and thus service connection is denied.

The veteran's case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his left knee disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right knee disability is attributable to service and grants the claim for service connection.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate development of the medical records and examination reports.

The Board has granted service connection for chondromalacia patella of the left knee, depression, and reflux esophagitis as secondary to the veteran's service-connected disabilities of the right knee and bilateral ankles.

The Board found no evidence of a shrapnel wound to the right knee during service and concluded that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy. As such, the claim for service connection for a right knee disability is denied.

The veteran's service-connected right knee disabilities have been recharacterized and rated, resulting in a combined evaluation of 20 percent. The disability remains at the same level as previously.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral knee replacement is not related to service and denied his claim.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the veteran's symptoms are related to his military service, specifically his combat experiences in Vietnam. The increased ratings for left knee disabilities remain pending as further development is required.

The veteran's multiple non-service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound.

The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for residuals of a left knee injury with internal derangement, effective from August 14, 2003.