Knee Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right knee cartilage delamination, which is claimed as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left knee osteoarthritis and right knee instability due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his knee conditions, which are currently rated at 20 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee arthritis and right hip osteoarthritis, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his service due to continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anemia was denied as there were no in-service complaints, treatment, or diagnoses related to the condition.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction and hypertension secondary to PTSD was also denied due to lack of evidence showing these conditions began within one year post-service.,Bilateral knee degenerative joint disease was found not related to service based on a lack of in-service complaints, treatment, or diagnoses.

The Veteran's death was not caused by, or substantially or materially contributed to, by a service-connected disability.,VA did not find that the Veteran’s death was due to VA negligence in providing care.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development of medical evidence, including obtaining treatment records and providing an opinion regarding the etiology of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, left ankle disorder, and left hip disorders are granted. The cases of the left knee disorder and right thigh disorder are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for additional evidentiary development, including a VA examination to evaluate his patellofemoral arthritis of both knees and determine whether he experiences instability in either knee. The matter is being returned to the Board for further consideration.

The Board has remanded the claims for right shoulder disability, right elbow disability, left knee disability, and GERD due to conflicting medical opinions and need for new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance for the 2017 calendar year was denied due to his application being filed after July 31, 2017. The Board has decided to remand the case for clarification on whether the right knee brace used by the Veteran tended to wear or tear his clothing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral knee disability is at least as likely as not related to his military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that the Veteran's conditions are at least as likely as not related to his active service. The right knee condition is also found to be related to service, with the Board granting service connection.

The Veteran's chronic migraine headaches are found to be secondary to his service-connected maxillary and ethmoid sinusitis.,His bilateral feet onychomycosis with history of left great toe subungual fungal infection is rated at zero percent due to the lack of affected body or exposed areas.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on his lumbosacral strain, cervical spine, and knee conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right knee disability was granted on May 19, 2014. Effective from that date, he is now entitled to a separate rating of 10 percent for instability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral knee disability, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's left knee condition and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine are not service-connected, with the exception that his right knee is already service-connected. The Board denied both claims.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. The Veteran is also required to undergo VA examinations to assess his service-connected psychiatric disability, lumbar spine and knee disabilities.

The Board has determined that more development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral pes planus, right and left knee disabilities. The claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding increased ratings for various knee disabilities and service connection claims, including those related to psychiatric disorders, sleep apnea, hand and shoulder conditions, eye disorders, hearing loss, migraine headaches, and knee disorders. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.