Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's right knee instability is granted a 10% rating effective January 31, 2006. The increased rating claim for the right knee disability and compensable extension limitation are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with previous remands and the need for an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's left knee disability and his service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for back pain, bilateral knee pain, and tension headaches have been granted. The cases are remanded for further examination to determine if the current disabilities are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to incomplete records from CJW Medical Center and Johnston-Willis Hospital. The claims are also remanded for issuance of an SOC regarding the effective date for a 10% rating for right foot hallux valgus.

The Board denied service connection for right knee disability, finding no evidence of a current disability during or within one year after service.,Service connection was granted for left knee disability, with the examiner noting that the Veteran's in-service injury resolved by May 2011.

The Board has dismissed all claims related to the Veteran's service connection requests, as well as his request for a compensable evaluation for tinea versicolor. The appeals are dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee arthritis is a chronic condition which first manifested in service and has presented continuous symptoms since, granting service connection for this disability.

The Veteran's bilateral eye disability is denied as there is no evidence of a superimposed disease or injury that created additional disability.,The Veteran's sleep apnea, headache conditions, sinus condition, erectile dysfunction, back disability, bilateral hip disability, and bilateral knee conditions are all denied as the evidence does not show these conditions began during service or within one year after separation from service.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates related to service connection and rating increases have been remanded.,No specific effective date has been determined as the appeal is currently in a remand status.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hand disability, left hand disability, and hypertension. The lumbar spine, right knee, and left knee disabilities are being remanded for further development.,Service connection is not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and potential Colvin violations. The right knee, headaches, seizure disorder, and cardiac condition claims are all being reviewed.

The Board has found that further evidentiary development is necessary and an additional remand is required for the Veteran's left axillary adenopathy with rhomboid spasm and left knee disability claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip condition, bilateral knee condition, osteoarthritis and bilateral shoulder condition due to insufficient discussion of the McLendon criteria in previous decisions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his ratings for right knee disability and non-cancerous fatty tumors with residual scars and dermatophytosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination and outstanding treatment records. The Veteran's left knee disability is being reviewed for its onset during service or as a result of service.

The Board found that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for right leg/knee and lumbar spine disabilities, as the current conditions are not related to his active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee disability, status post replacement, on an aggravation basis and right knee arthritis. The Veteran's preexisting conditions were aggravated by his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of right and left knee disabilities has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal as he passed away during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their passing away before a decision could be made. The Board currently has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected as it is related to his military noise exposure.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding its onset during service and post-service treatment history.,Service connection for rhinorrhea (rhinitis) is remanded due to the need for clarification on pre-service presence of the condition and in-service reports.,Service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disability is remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding its onset during service and post-service treatment history.,Service connection for right lower extremity sciatica is remanded due to conflicting opinions regarding its onset during service and post-service treatment history.,Service connection for left hip disability (gluteal muscle strain) is remanded due to the need for clarification on pre-service presence of the condition and in-service reports.,Service connection for left leg pain (muscle cramping) is remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding its onset during service and post-service treatment history.,Service connection for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with degenerative arthritis is remanded due to conflicting opinions regarding its onset during service and post-service treatment history.