Knee decisions — 2009

The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disability and a bilateral knee disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee conditions are proximately due to his service-connected bilateral pes planus, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Veteran's claimed left knee and back disorders are not service-connected as they are not shown to be related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, increased evaluations for left and right knee disabilities, and a compensable evaluation for shell fragment wound scars were denied. The Board found no evidence linking the conditions to service or service-connected disorders.

The Board has denied service connection for a left knee disability, residuals of a back injury, misalignment of the right ureter, and hypertension. Service connection was granted for residuals of a burn of the right arm.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for SMC based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status since June 23, 2008.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection of right and left hip disabilities, finding that there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his service-connected right knee disorder.

The Veteran's claims for reopening service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral knee disability, lower back disability, and cervical spine disability are being remanded due to procedural issues.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a lack of recent medical evidence and an outdated examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and correction of VCAA notice.

The Board found no evidence of a left knee infection resulting from VA medical care, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hip and right knee disabilities are aggravated by his service-connected left knee disability, warranting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral knee disability is denied as there is no evidence of any knee disability during or immediately after service, and the current record does not include medical evidence linking his current knee condition to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to outdated medical records and the need for further examination. The issue of a rating in excess of 40 percent for his service-connected right leg disability with open fracture and DJD of the knee is being addressed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back and left knee/shin disorders are not related to his military service, and thus denied both claims.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine if he sustained additional disability as a result of his slip and fall at the VA medical center in Chillicothe, Ohio. The case will be reviewed based on the evidence provided.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his right knee disability and service connection for a bilateral hip disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and further development of the evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including prostate cancer, melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy, and skin disorders, all claimed as secondary to herbicide exposure. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his active service or to herbicide exposure.