Knee decisions — 2018

The Veteran's right and left elbow conditions are found to be related to his in-service automobile accident, resulting in service connection.,The Veteran's right and left knee conditions are found to be related to his in-service automobile accident, resulting in service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his claimed conditions are not related to his military service or any presumptive exposure. The VA examinations and medical records do not provide sufficient evidence to establish a direct link between the current diagnoses and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right and left knee disabilities are not related to service, while his tinnitus is established as present.,Service connection for tinnitus was granted based on continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, left ankle, and lung/respiratory conditions have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or objective indications of chronic disability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for a left knee disability, including as secondary to the service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's functional gastrointestinal disorder, including IBS and ulcerative colitis, was incurred during service. The Board granted service connection for this condition but dismissed the remaining issues due to withdrawal by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral wrist and knee disorders have been dismissed due to the Veteran's request to terminate his appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been withdrawn. The claims of vision loss, right ankle disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, headaches, hearing loss, sleep apnea, Gulf War syndrome, deviated septum, and cystitis are dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a left knee disorder, and right knee degenerative joint disease (including DM) and sleep apnea. The Veteran's obesity was found to be a substantial factor in the development of these conditions.

The Board has determined that additional VA and private treatment records are needed, as well as another examination for the Veteran's right ankle strain, right and left foot disabilities, right and left knee disabilities, acquired psychiatric disorder, and sleep apnea. The appeal is REMANDED to obtain these records and examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA examination to address the current severity of his right and left knee disorders.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's left knee disability was caused by a slip and fall incident in December 2011 at a VA facility, and whether any additional disability is due to carelessness or negligence on the part of VA.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected right knee disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for several conditions, including right arm and shoulder disabilities. The claim to reopen service connection for a right knee disability was denied as new and material evidence has not been received.

The Board found that the Veteran's left knee disability is not related to his military service and denied the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and opinions to address the severity of his left knee and ankle disabilities, as well as any current vein disability. The goal is to ensure that all relevant factors are considered in determining appropriate ratings.

The Veteran's rectal cancer was caused by the VA physician's negligence in failing to diagnose and treat his condition, resulting in additional disability.,The left knee disability is presumed to have been incurred during service due to a previous injury.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee arthritis is not related to his active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an addendum medical opinion regarding the etiology of any diagnosed bilateral knee and hip disorders, specifically whether they are aggravated by the service-connected bilateral pes planus.