Knee decisions — 2018

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left knee disability due to lack of evidence of current disability, as there was no compelling evidence that a chronic left knee disability was incurred during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current right ear hearing loss, pes planus (flat feet), or sleep apnea that is related to service.,The Veteran's flat feet were noted at entry into service and remained asymptomatic throughout his career. The VA examiner found no evidence of aggravation during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of evidence demonstrating a current disability related to her in-service knee pain. The cardiac and psychiatric issues are remanded as additional medical opinions are needed.

The Veteran's osteoporosis was denied as not caused by her service-connected knee disabilities. The Board found that the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities were each rated at 20 percent for instability, with separate 10 percent ratings for limitation of flexion.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and opinions are needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities and hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for a right hip disorder, diagnosed as tendonitis, myofascial pain syndrome and trochanteric bursitis. The Veteran's current right hip disorder is found to have its onset during active service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issues of bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, DJD right knee, and DJD left knee to allow for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for left knee disability and bilateral hearing loss due to missing medical records and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various disabilities, including a right shoulder disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and low back disability have been dismissed as withdrawn. The appeal for non-service-connected pension benefits has also been dismissed.

The Veteran's dental condition is denied as there is no evidence of in-service trauma or disease resulting in a loss of substance of the body of either the maxilla or mandible.,Service connection for hypertension is denied because it was not present during service and there is no objective evidence linking it to military service. The claim cannot be granted on a presumptive basis as hypertension must be shown within one year following separation from active duty.,The Veteran's left knee arthritis is denied as there is no in-service injury or diagnosis, and the condition did not manifest within one year of separation from service.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a left knee disorder and remanded it for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling an examination to determine the etiology of any current left knee disorders.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for migraines and right knee tenosynovitis due to the need for further VA examinations with medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right knee patellofemoral syndrome, as well as migraine headaches due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete evidence.

The Veteran's left knee DJD status post arthroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus is currently rated at 10 percent, and the claim for an increased rating is denied.,The Veteran's left ankle strain with degenerative arthritis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the claim for an increased rating is denied.,The Veteran's residuals of right ankle sprain with degenerative arthritis are currently rated at 10 percent, and the claim for an increased rating is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a left leg disability and a back disability (including as secondary to the service-connected left leg disability). Service connection for a bilateral knee condition is denied.

The Veteran's claims for left wrist, low back, and right knee disabilities have been denied. A separate rating of 10% has been granted for the portion of his service-connected right knee disability manifested by slight instability.

The Board has denied a higher rating for the Veteran's left knee disability and remanded the case due to issues with his cervical and lumbar spine.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for bilateral knee disability, finding new and material evidence. The claims for back disability and sleep apnea remain denied.,A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran’s sleep apnea was caused by or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but granted service connection for right and left ankle disorders and severe back pain. The remaining issues have been remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected arthritis of the left and right knee is being remanded for further evaluation due to lack of recent examination.