Knee Board decisions

The Board has determined that the VA examination report is not adequate to render a decision on the Veteran's entitlement claim for an increased evaluation for his left knee patellar tendonitis. A new examination is necessary to decide the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to newly informed standards under Saunders v. Wilkie, which overruled Sanchez-Benitez v. West. The Veteran's right knee condition is related to his service and may be secondary to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on all issues except bilateral foot and toenail fungus is dismissed. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board has determined that additional development is needed before these claims can be decided.

The Veteran's chronic tension headaches have been granted a 50% rating effective October 30, 2014. Prior to this date, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hand disability, right hand disability, and left knee disability. The claim for hypertension is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for arthritis of the right knee as there was no evidence showing a causal relationship between the Veteran's in-service right knee pain and her current diagnosed arthritis.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right knee disability may be related to service, but needs further clarification from a VA examiner regarding a specific treatment record. The case is being sent back for this purpose.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right knee disability may be related to service, but needs further clarification from a VA examiner regarding a specific treatment record. The case is being sent back for this purpose.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right knee disability may be related to service, but needs further clarification from a VA examiner regarding a specific treatment record. The case is being sent back for this purpose.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability as secondary to his service-connected left knee disability. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee conditions, finding that the current diagnoses are related to symptoms that began during active duty.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right knee disability may be related to service, but needs further clarification from a VA examiner regarding a specific treatment record. The case is being sent back for this purpose.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right knee disability may be related to service, but needs further clarification from a VA examiner regarding a specific treatment record. The case is being sent back for this purpose.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right knee disability may be related to service, but needs further clarification from a VA examiner regarding a specific treatment record. The case is being sent back for this purpose.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by painful flexion and instability, has been granted an increased rating of 20 percent effective November 22, 2011.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right ankle disorder, as it may be related to his service-connected lumbar spine, bilateral knee, and/or bilateral hip disabilities. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The Board granted service connection for right shoulder and right hand disabilities secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability. The initial evaluation for left knee arthritis was denied, as were evaluations greater than 20 percent for right knee cruciate ligament instability and internal derangement prior to May 16, 2014, and from July 1, 2014.