Knee Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee degenerative arthritis, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current disabilities and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a left knee disorder and the increased disability rating claim for right knee disability, finding that there was no evidence to support the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his right knee limitations has been withdrawn by the Veteran, and thus is dismissed.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for an earlier effective date for major depression. The issues of service connection and increased rating for knee and hip disabilities are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to issues with his right and left knee disabilities, as well as his upper extremity and spine disabilities. The decision also notes that the Veteran's hearing loss disability is related to noise exposure during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's knee disorder and his statements about in-service treatment.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected right hip, left ankle, right knee, and lumbar spine disabilities. The initial rating for PTSD remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right leg length discrepancy and its superimposed conditions (Lumbar Spine Condition, Right Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis of Left Knee) is being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for Lumbar Spine Condition is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of some issues which were remanded. The grant includes right shoulder labral tear and back disability.

The case is on appeal for increased ratings and a TDIU related to bilateral knee disabilities. The Board has directed that the Veteran's claims file be forwarded to an examiner to assess the nature and severity of his service-connected knee disorders, including estimating range of motion lost due to flare-ups experienced at prior VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, right shoulder, right knee, and left knee disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions. The VA is required to obtain addendum opinions addressing whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine, bilateral hip and knee disabilities due to insufficient examination reports and opinions. The issues are related to direct service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to the absence of a current disability.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines, right shoulder disability, and right knee disability are remanded as the VA examinations did not adequately address the lay statements regarding continuous symptoms since service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hip, knee and ankle disabilities as the evidence did not show any in-service injury or disease that caused these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating due to outstanding private treatment records, failed VA examinations, and incomplete service personnel records. The Veteran is also seeking a separate claim of service connection for sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including knee disabilities, asthma, COPD, heart disability, hypertension, and carpal tunnel syndromes are all denied.,There is no evidence of any in-service injury or disease that could be linked to the current conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals concerning increased evaluations for various conditions, including lumbar spine disability with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), right knee disability, and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The appeals are therefore dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for loss of left leg below the knee and remanded the claims for sleep apnea and acquired psychiatric disability (to include depression, secondary to loss of left leg).

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grants due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disorder, headaches, an acquired psychiatric disorder including anxiety disorder, and a left knee disability due to new and material evidence. The claims are now pending before the Board.