Knee decisions — 2005

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

The Board denied service connection for low back disorder, right knee disorder, hypertension, tuberculosis, and psychiatric disorder. The veteran's claims were not supported by competent evidence of a nexus between the current disabilities and his military service.

The veteran's service-connected conditions were granted with noncompensable ratings. The Board remanded the case to ensure proper notice and assistance, but no further actions are required as the veteran has received all intended benefits of VCAA.

The Board found that the veteran's medical conditions did not meet the criteria for aid and attendance benefits, leading to their termination as of May 31, 2001.

The Board has denied service connection for hip, knee, and ankle disabilities as not currently demonstrated or shown. The veteran's claims have been reopened due to submission of new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee strain and denied the claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right ankle tendonitis and an initial compensable evaluation for right hip trochanteric bursitis.,Right ankle tendonitis is currently rated as 10 percent disabling.

The Board denied the reopening of a previously denied knee disability claim and upheld the current rating for low back disorder. The veteran's knee issues were not substantiated by new evidence, while his low back disorder was evaluated at its current level.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected residuals of a shell fragment wound involving the right lower knee and right lower extremity neuralgia warrant a 10 percent evaluation each, as there is no evidence to support higher ratings.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for patellofemoral chondromalacia and right knee instability are being remanded to the RO for further development.

The Board found that the veteran's back and right knee disabilities are not related to his military service, and thus denied both claims.

The VA determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a chronic joint disorder or an undiagnosed chronic disability, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The VA has determined that a separate compensable rating for the veteran's right knee scar is not warranted based on the current evidence of record.

The Board has determined that the veteran's impairment of the right knee and leg is not related to service or his service-connected dermatophytosis of the feet, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The veteran's claims are being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his knee conditions and determine their etiology.

The Board has determined that additional VA and private medical records are needed to properly adjudicate the veteran's claims for service connection. The veteran is also required to provide information about any relevant treatment he received outside of VA.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions to determine the relationship between his current low back and right knee disabilities and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination of the veteran's left knee disability. The veteran is requested to provide updated medical records, undergo an orthopedic examination, and have her claim reviewed based on de novo consideration.

The veteran's right knee disability, which was secondary to her service-connected left knee disability, did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation prior to April 2, 2003.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current bilateral knee disability to his service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The VA has determined that the veteran's left knee disability, including arthritis and instability, warrants a 30 percent evaluation based on instability. The arthritis alone does not meet the criteria for an increased rating.