Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's right knee instability and osteoarthritis have been granted increased disability ratings of 20 percent from February 27, 2003 to July 21, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings on his left ankle and left knee disabilities has been dismissed because the appellant withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations for service-connected dolichoectasia of the vertebrobasilar system (peripheral vestibular disorder) and left knee disability were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee DJD status post ACL repair and lumbar DDD, retrolisthesis, and segmental instability as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left total knee replacement.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a right knee disability due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence when the claim is readjudicated.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further action due to a duty-to-assist error. The Veteran's knee conditions will need additional medical records from his private chiropractor.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lower back, bilateral hip, bilateral hand (claimed as arthritis), and left knee conditions due to a lack of persuasive evidence showing current disabilities related to these conditions during or recent to the filing of his claims.

The Board has found that there were pre-decisional duty to assist errors and remands the claims for service connection of lumbar spine disability and left knee disability due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's hypertension and right knee disability have been remanded for further examination and opinion. The initial compensable rating claim for hypertension was denied, while the service connection claim for right knee disability is pending.

The Veteran's right knee extension was limited at most to 25 degrees from February 9, 2024 and denied a higher rating.,An effective date of February 9, 2024 for an increased disability rating of 30 percent for chronic degenerative joint disease, right knee (extension) is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis, finding that it is caused by weight gain associated with the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral hand or wrist disability, to include carpal tunnel syndrome, and for left knee condition. The Board found no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions, and concluded that there is insufficient medical evidence to establish a nexus between current disabilities and service.

The Veteran's claims for migraines, right knee instability, cervical spine disability, and traumatic brain injury have been withdrawn and are dismissed. The claim of service connection for bowel impairment (secondary to TBI) is remanded.,Your effective date for the increased rating of 100% for bipolar disorder remains May 4, 2018, as it is factually ascertainable that an increase in your disability occurred prior to this date.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left lower extremity and knee pain due to cold injury, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to his in-service exposure.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's left and right knee conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for rheumatoid arthritis of the left and right shoulders as well as knees, finding that the Veteran's condition is at least as likely as not related to his active-duty service.

The Board has denied readjudication of the claims for eye condition, right knee condition, and GERD. The claims for neurologic signs or symptoms of the right lower extremity and left lower extremity have been granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further review due to issues related to left knee and right hip disabilities, including a request for service connection for erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's left knee strain is currently rated 10 percent disabling, while his right hip strain is rated noncompensable.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current right or left knee disability, and the Veteran's claims for these conditions are denied.,The Board has also determined that there is no evidence of a current left knee disability, and the Veteran's claim for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's right knee arthritis is rated at 40 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The rating will remain in effect until further notice.