Knee decisions — 2012

The Board found that the Veteran's left knee strain was not incurred or aggravated in service and denied his claim for service connection. The right ankle disability issue is remanded as it requires further development.

The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by arthritis and instability, warrants a 10 percent rating for each component throughout the period of the claim.

The Board has vacated its August 2011 decision dismissing the Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left knee disability due to an incomplete record. The case is now being remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral knee disability, finding that new and material evidence had not been presented to reopen her previously denied claim. The additional evidence received since August 1997 did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his bilateral knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including private treatment records from Dr. R.S.M., and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn as to his right knee disorder, left knee disorder, hearing loss, multiple arthralgias (joint pain), and carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including amputation of the left lower extremity and other conditions, require regular aid and attendance. The case is being remanded for further review.

The Board has determined that an effective date prior to May 26, 2006 for the grant of service connection for left total knee replacement is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and records, including a VA examination for his service-connected right foot arthritis and its impact on the claimed disabilities. The claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining physical examination records and VA medical records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered under both direct and secondary service connection theories.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, as determined by the VA examination. The case is REMANDED for further evaluation and consideration.

The Board denied service connection for lumbosacral spine spondylosis, degenerative joint disease of the bilateral wrists, bilateral knee replacement, and degenerative joint disease of the left ankle as these conditions are not related to active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including providing proper VCAA notice and ensuring compliance with the prior remand directives.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her left knee disability was denied as the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board denied service connection for neck and back disabilities as well as gout of the right hand, elbows, knees, and ankles. The Veteran's claims were based on direct evidence rather than a presumption or secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed low back disability and bilateral knee disabilities were incurred in military service, granting his claims for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining clarification of a VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's right knee arthritis is related to his service-connected torn medial meniscus.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for degenerative joint disease of the right knee is being remanded due to a material change in his disability.