Knee decisions — 2015

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to conflicting findings from his VA examination and MRI, necessitating further evaluation of the right knee disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a left hip disability secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disability and has also granted an initial evaluation of 30% for his heart disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left knee disorder is not related to his active service and denied his claim. The psychiatric disorders are currently diagnosed but the Board did not find a nexus between them and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability is related to his service-connected ankle disabilities, and thus grants service connection for degenerative joint disease of the right knee.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to ensure the Veteran receives proper notice and assistance in connection with his claims, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling him for a VA examination. The appeal will be remanded for these purposes.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's right knee and right hand disorders, finding no evidence of a nexus to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for vocational rehabilitation benefits under Chapter 31, Title 38, United States Code has been withdrawn. The Board is dismissing the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right knee DJD were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic lower leg and bilateral knee disabilities were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for appropriate medical clarification due to deficiencies in the VA examinations and opinions provided.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a hearing at his convenience. The claims of service connection and rating for various conditions are pending.

The Veteran's current right shoulder and right knee conditions are found to be related to his military service.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with sleep apnea, which is presumed to have developed during his active duty.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn for the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for right knee disability, left knee disability, and bilateral hearing loss. The Board is remanding the remaining claims for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates were withdrawn. The Board has granted service connection for spondylosis and mild degenerative spurring of the lumbosacral spine, as well as sleep apnea, both found to have onset in service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for fracture of the right talus with degenerative changes and patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right knee has been withdrawn prior to a decision being made by the Board.

The Board has granted increased ratings of 30 percent for both right and left knee conditions (chondromalacia patella) and a separate 20 percent rating for right knee instability prior to February 6, 2013, with the same rating applied from that date.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including sleep apnea, bilateral foot disorder, bilateral knee disorder, right ankle disorder, headache disorder, and residuals of Bell's palsy. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly address these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected left knee disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional records.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's right shoulder and bilateral knee disabilities, as well as whether they are related to service or reserve duty. The case is being remanded for further action.