Knee decisions — 2007

The Board denied all service connection claims and increased rating claims, finding that the veteran did not meet the criteria for any of the conditions listed.

The Board has determined that the veteran's arthritis of the left hip and knees were not incurred in or aggravated by service, while arthritis of the hands was related to military service.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 10 percent for chronic synovitis of the right knee and left knee, but denied a higher rating for chronic muscular strain, low back. The veteran's symptoms are attributed to his service-connected thoracic spine disability.

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for chronic sinusitis, effective from the date of the decision. The increased ratings for right and left knee disabilities are remanded due to recent surgeries.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected right and left knee disabilities, both currently rated at 20 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further evidentiary development due to incomplete reserve duty records and a need to obtain additional medical records from Dr. Range.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed bilateral knee disability and back disability were not incurred in or aggravated during service, and thus denied both claims.

The veteran's post-operative right knee replacement is currently rated at 30 percent, and the appeal for increased ratings has been denied.

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

The Board denied service connection for bilateral knee disabilities and granted a 30% rating for combined tension/migraine headaches effective January 4, 2007. The veteran's headaches have been characterized by prostrating attacks occurring at least once a month since February 25, 2005.

The Board found that the veteran's current left knee disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not related to his service-connected left ankle injury. As a result, the claim for service connection for the left knee disorder was denied.

The veteran's low back, right knee, and right ankle disorders were not found to be related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete VCAA notice and need for updated medical records. The veteran's claims of service connection and increased ratings are pending.

The Board found that the veteran's current left knee disability is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hyperlipidemia was denied as the condition is not a disability for VA compensation purposes. The Board also notes that further examination may be needed to determine if hypertension and hiatal hernia are related to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip disorder, finding no current medical diagnosis of such condition and concluding that his assertions were not probative.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, bilateral shoulder disorder, and right knee disorder due to a lack of evidence showing chronicity or continuity of symptomatology during his period of active service.

The Board has denied the veteran's petition to reopen her claim for service connection for a left leg/knee disability, finding that no new and material evidence was submitted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his claims, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of the record, including obtaining medical records and providing appropriate VCAA notice.