Knee decisions — 2017

The Veteran's claims were denied across multiple issues, including service connection for various conditions and ratings for existing disabilities. The appeals are not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, joint pain, muscle cramps, and a skin disability is granted. The claims for irritable bowel syndrome, memory loss, and bilateral hand disabilities are denied.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as her knee conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's right knee musculoligamentous strain is currently rated at 10 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,PTSD has been granted with an increased rating to 70 percent effective January 2, 2016.

The Veteran's lumbar back condition is related to active service, and the Board finds that he meets the criteria for service connection. The right knee condition has been remanded due to a lack of medical examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining Army Reserve service dates and VA treatment records. The Veteran's claims of right knee disability, left ankle disability, and hysterectomy are being reviewed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess whether his bilateral knee disability had its onset during service or is otherwise related to service, including three reported injuries. The case will be readjudicated after the examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disorder is not related to active service or secondary to his service-connected right knee disability, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional medical examination and development of evidence. The Veteran's right and left knee conditions are under review.

The Veteran's service-connected back and knee disabilities rendered him unable to engage and retain substantially gainful employment as of May 1, 2008. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from that date.

The VA denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left leg/knee disability as secondary to his service-connected right thigh injury due to lack of medical evidence supporting such a relationship.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including right knee, foot, hip, shoulder, sleep disorder, asthma, and hypertension. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing a direct link between the claimed conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's left wrist degenerative change, status post distal radial fracture, and left knee patellofemoral syndrome did not preclude him from performing gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience otherwise qualify him.,Effective May 29, 2012, service-connection was established for a mood disorder NOS, rated 100 percent disabling.

The Veteran's left knee disability, which is service-connected and rated at 30 percent, does not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal, thus the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal of all claims.

The Veteran's sinusitis is currently rated at a 30 percent rating, effective from the date of this decision. The other issues remain unresolved.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as she withdrew her claim for service connection for depression.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss disability, sleep apnea, neck condition and gastrointestinal condition are all service-connected. The Board has also granted service connection for sinusitis and low back condition. However, the Veteran's bilateral shoulder, elbow, wrist and knee conditions have not been established as service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a new examination to assess the severity of her right knee disability. A medical opinion will also be obtained regarding whether her low back disability is related to service or her service-connected right knee disability.