Knee Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection and increased evaluations, including obtaining updated treatment records from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and providing new VA examinations.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including left knee disability and heart condition. The cases are being remanded to allow for a VA examination.

The Veteran's right knee arthralgia was incurred during active military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic migraine headaches, but denied service connection for the other conditions listed. The Veteran's hypertension and tinnitus were not shown as chronic in service or within a year of discharge.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for total left knee replacement, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a link between his current disability and an in-service injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence. The issues include knee and shoulder disorders.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability rating and TDIU prior to March 15, 2019 are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's appeal includes a request for an increased rating for his left knee osteoarthritis with limitation of extension, and also questions the propriety of reducing his disability rating from 40 percent to 10 percent effective December 1, 2015. The Board has determined that both issues should be remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for various knee disorders, a left foot disorder, high blood pressure, and a stomach condition. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and no link between any current condition and service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for TBI was denied as he has not been diagnosed with a TBI during the appeal period.,The Veteran’s right knee scar is currently rated as noncompensable under DC 7805, and no higher rating is warranted based on current evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral elbow disability, fractured ribs, residuals of an eye injury, right ear hearing loss, Gulf War Syndrome, and left knee disability. The decision also remanded several issues.

The Veteran's right knee patellar subluxation is granted a 20 percent evaluation, but no greater. The Veteran's right knee contusion with resulting osteochondral defect, tricompartmental arthritis, patella chondromalacia, and patellofemoral joint arthropathy is denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his low back disability and right knee patellofemoral syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a fractured pelvis, bilateral knee disorder, and left buttock muscle injury as there is no evidence to support that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the Veteran's failure to appear for a VA examination and issues with notification of the appointment. The Veteran is also requested to provide complete records from his treatment at VA medical facilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence received since the last final rating decision, indicating a nexus relationship between the Veteran's left knee disability and his service-connected right knee disability. The claim of service connection for a left knee disability is also being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination and additional development is required.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and needs further evaluation of the Veteran's left knee condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The issues include right knee, left knee, low back, right shoulder, psychiatric (depression), post cataract removal right eye disability, and alopecia.