Knee Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, finding that they were aggravated by his active duty service. Service connection was also denied for a cervical spine disability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all 10 issues related to service connection and evaluations of knee and foot conditions, paresthesia, and radiculopathy. The Board dismissed the cases as a result.

The Veteran's acquired mental health disability (PTSD) is granted, and her left knee strain condition receives a compensable rating of 10 percent. The service connection for PTSD was reopened based on new evidence, while the other issues remain pending.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen claims for various disabilities, including right thumb, shoulder, hip, knee, and neck disabilities as well as headaches, has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals. The TBI and PTSD issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his left knee disability, finding that the evidence does not support an increase in disability ratings based on limitation of flexion or extension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral flat feet, right knee disability, right hip disability, fibromyalgia, lupus, and PTSD due to a lack of in-service events or injuries that could be linked to these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including right ankle disability, hypertension, low back disability, neck disability, left knee patellofemoral syndrome, and right knee patellofemoral syndrome. The Veteran's claims were based on direct evidence of a current condition related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disorders due to inadequate VA examination, lack of medical records, and need for further development.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for right hand and finger deformity, and entitlement to service connection for a right knee disorder due to insufficient development.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to the need for additional VA medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right leg and bilateral knee disorders, specifically addressing whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, bilateral knee and right ankle conditions, and hemorrhoids. The Veteran's current disabilities are found to be related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed disabilities. The AOJ is required to obtain further examinations and opinions on the nature and etiology of each disability.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right wrist tenosynovitis, as well as right ankle impairment. Service connection is also granted for back impairment, but the remaining issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims to reopen service connection for back, skin, and left knee conditions have been granted. The decision also remands the right knee condition.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and right knee disability have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since August 13, 2010. The Board grants the TDIU benefit for this period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted for PTSD, hypertension secondary to PTSD, bilateral knee conditions, low back condition, bilateral thumb condition, cervicothoracic spine condition, right upper extremity radiculopathy, headaches (claimed as cephalgia), and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for tinnitus was denied.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection of a right knee strain, left knee disorder, and right hip disorder. The Veteran's current conditions are found to be at least as likely as not related to his in-service injury, with the exception of the secondary service connection issues which require further examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his service-connected right knee osteoarthritis and instability have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied service connection for TBI, lumbosacral spine disability, bilateral shoulder disability, and bilateral knee disability. The Veteran's claims were not granted as the evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities related to active service or an undiagnosed illness.