Knee decisions — 2008

The Board found that the veteran does not have a low back disability, a hip disability, a knee disability, or a right leg disability, that were caused or aggravated by his service-connected right foot disability.

The appeal is REMANDED to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC) for further development and then to the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and consideration of the veteran's claims.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder was denied because there is no medical evidence of record showing that the veteran has been diagnosed with a heart disorder.

The veteran's right knee disability, rated at 20 percent, has not met the criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral knee condition and arthritis were remanded for an examination to determine the likely etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a right knee disability, and a left knee disability due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions.

The Board remanded the issues of service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine and a bilateral knee disability for further development.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine if the veteran's current right knee disability is related to an in-service injury.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbar and cervical spine, but remanded this claim along with claims for PTSD, diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy, and gynecological disorders for further development.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder was reopened and granted based on new evidence showing arthritis of the left knee, with a continuity of symptoms since service.

The veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his left knee disability is being remanded to schedule a new VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative joint disease of the right knee, depression, and migraine headaches as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to the veteran's active duty service.

The veteran's right foot disability was found to be no more than moderate, and his left knee disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right knee disability was remanded for a new examination to determine the current severity of the condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle, left ankle, right knee, and left knee disorders as there was no evidence of a current disability or that any such disabilities were related to his active service.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral hip disorder, right knee disorder, back injury, hearing loss (right ear), and tinnitus to schedule VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss disability, and left knee disability as the evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The appeal is being remanded for further development of the evidence, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of catarrhal fever, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claims to reopen for a right shoulder disorder and left knee disorder were also denied as new and material evidence was not submitted. Additionally, the veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.