Knee decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, bilateral knee disorder, and neurobehavioral effects disorder due to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease (OSD) and arthritis of the right knee are currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA regulations. The Board found that there was no more than slight instability or limitation of motion.

The Board has denied requests for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected right elbow, right knee, and left elbow disabilities. The current ratings are 20% for each of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right knee condition, including strain and arthritis, is at least as likely as not related to his in-service right knee injuries. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right knee strains, as well as his migraine headaches, are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the current severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen service connection for frostbite of the hands was dismissed. The Board also remanded the claims for reopening service connection for right knee, left knee, right ankle, left ankle, low back, and right hip disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disorder has been granted.,Service connection for a cervical spine disorder and a right foot disorder (heel spurs) have not been established.

The Veteran's pre-existing right knee disorder was aggravated during his active duty service, and he is now granted service connection for a right knee disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right knee conditions, as well as a claim for an increased rating for his low back condition. The claims are being returned to VA for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of right knee disability as there is no evidence showing a current right knee disability or any in-service injury that could be linked to his current condition.

The Veteran's back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, vision loss, bilateral hearing loss, and breathing condition are not service-connected.,Service connection for the Veteran's back disability is denied. The Board found no evidence of a chronic disability in service or for many years after service.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an increased disability rating for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed as the Veteran and his representative withdrew the claim prior to a decision being made.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right knee disabilities, finding that new and material evidence supports a claim of secondary service connection. The Board also found in favor of the Veteran on the merits, concluding that his current bilateral knee osteoarthritis is related to his service-connected ankle disabilities.

Your initial evaluations for left knee arthritis and right knee arthritis have been dismissed as you withdrew your appeals.,Your initial evaluation for acne to include scarring of face has been denied. The VA examiner found that the Veteran's acne does not warrant a higher than 30 percent rating based on the current evidence.

The Veteran's service connection for left knee arthritis and bilateral hearing loss is granted. The initial rating of 30 percent for adjustment disorder prior to October 14, 2014 is denied, but a higher rating is granted from that date onwards.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right knee disorder, left knee disorder, left lower radiculopathy, and right lower radiculopathy. The Board found that there was no evidence showing a current disability related to these conditions and that any previous diagnoses were not shown within one year after separation from service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left hip disorder and bilateral knee disorders, as well as her increased rating claim for idiopathic leg cramps. The issues are being remanded due to inadequate consideration of the Veteran's lay statements and an insufficient examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for further medical examinations and evaluations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee conditions, as well as parasomnia (claimed as sleep problems) secondary to his back condition. The remand requires further development including obtaining medical opinions on the nature of any current knee disabilities and whether they are related to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral knee disorder (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) and denied service connection for the right knee disorder. The Veteran's current diagnosis of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is considered to be related to his active service.