Knee decisions — 2009

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining records of his recent surgeries and physical rehabilitation. He will also be provided with a VA examination to assess the current severity of his left knee and right ankle disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's DJD of the lumbosacral spine, hips, and knees is not related to his service. The preponderance of evidence supports a conclusion that these conditions are due to aging and an active lifestyle post-service.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including a torn meniscus and degenerative joint disease, is currently rated at 20 percent disabling. The Board finds that the current rating adequately reflects his symptoms.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for knee and back disabilities were denied as the evidence did not show that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle, knee, and hip disorders have been denied as these conditions are not related to his active service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee and hip disorders were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The evidence does not support a link between his current disabilities and his active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current status of his service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for back and bilateral knee disorders are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for an examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability was aggravated by service, and therefore grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of his lumbar spine and bilateral hip/knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and obtaining relevant medical records.

The Board is remanding the case to provide Kent notification and obtain additional evidence related to the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left knee disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and bilateral knee disorder will be reconsidered.

The Veteran meets the percentage standards for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities and is unemployable.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by arthritis and instability, did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes. The Board found that her symptoms were adequately addressed within the current ratings.

The Veteran's service-connected patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right and left knees, migraine headaches, varicose veins of the right and left lower extremities, and allergic rhinitis have been granted initial disability ratings. Service connection for urinary tract infection and sinusitis has been denied.

The Board finds that a right knee disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and arthritis may not be presumed to have been incurred therein.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and updating treatment records from VA facilities in Rome and Syracuse.