Knee decisions — 2000

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for pain and stiffness in multiple joints including arms, knees, neck, and back due to a lack of evidence showing an etiological relationship between his current disability and his period of active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for left knee arthritis as there was no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has granted the veteran an increased rating to 30 percent for his right knee disability, which combines a 20 percent rating for instability and a 10 percent rating for arthritis with limited motion.

The veteran's service-connected conditions do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment given his education and experience.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for a left knee injury, finding that the new evidence submitted was not material and did not address the basis on which the RO denied the claim.

The Board found that the veteran's claims of service connection for heart disorder/hypertension, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder were not well grounded. The evidence did not show a nexus between current disabilities and his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions were not well-grounded and denied them.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder, but both remain denied as there is no evidence of service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for left knee and right shoulder disorders, as well as his attempt to reopen a claim for service connection for a right knee disorder. The decision is based on the lack of medical evidence supporting these claims.

The veteran's claim for increased evaluations of his service-connected residuals of gunshot wound to the right thigh and right third metatarsal osteotomy was granted, with a rating of 40 percent for the right thigh condition.

The VA has determined that the veteran's left knee disability, which is a result of his military service, warrants an initial evaluation of 10 percent.

The veteran's disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound, as he is able to care for himself and protect himself from daily hazards.

The veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and a higher rating for her right knee disorder are both granted. She is now rated at 20% for her right knee disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating and extraschedular evaluation for his service-connected post-operative left knee disorder, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating based on the current symptoms.

The Board has granted a rating of 20 percent for the veteran's right knee disability, which is the maximum schedular evaluation available.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal contingent on receiving a combined rating of 30 percent for his service-connected knee disorders.

The Board has granted a 60 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected left knee disability, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including scheduling a hearing before a traveling Member of the Board and returning it to the Board for appellate consideration.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, prostate disorder, and degenerative arthritis of the left knee are not well-grounded. The evidence does not support a diagnosis or current disability for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues being inextricably intertwined and insufficient evidence for current disability ratings. The appellant must be provided with a VA examination, and his increased rating claims will also be reviewed.