Knee Board decisions

The claims for service connection for back injury and left hip injury are granted. The remaining issues, including right elbow disability, left knee disability, peripheral nerve damage of bilateral lower extremities, and rating higher than 10 percent for right wrist disability, are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ring or little finger disability, right wrist disability, and obstructive sleep apnea. The increased rating claims for left knee strain and right knee strain were also denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disability, lumbar spine disability, and depression. The case is remanded due to incomplete medical evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability, finding that there is no evidence of any in-service injury or disease related to his current condition.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for right hip, knee, and ankle disabilities due to insufficient evidence. The VA will request additional medical records and obtain an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board has denied service connection for a right ankle disability and remanded the issues of rating left knee, right knee, and right shoulder disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her left and right knee disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of additional functional loss or other conditions warranting a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for heart condition, hernia, left knee disorder, and right leg disorder due to unresolved medical evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a brain aneurysm is dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal.,Service connection for a left knee disability cannot be reopened because no new and material evidence has been submitted to show that the preexisting condition worsened during service.

The Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury, left knee tendonitis, and right ankle sprain are all granted effective from August 24, 2010. The disability ratings for the left knee tendonitis and right ankle sprains have been restored to their original levels.,Service connection is established for bilateral optic neuropathy resulting in blindness without light perception in both eyes. The Veteran is also eligible for SMC at the (l) level due to his need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder were reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection is granted for the lumbar spine disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if any of these conditions are related to his military service.

This decision denies the Veteran's claims for annual VA clothing allowances due to the use of a skin medication (Capsaicin Cream) and a back brace. The Board found that the Capsaicin Cream did not cause irreparable damage to outergarments, while the back brace claim requires additional evidence.

The Veteran's right knee degenerative arthritis was rated at 10 percent prior to December 10, 2013. A separate 10 percent rating for painful limitation of extension of the right knee is granted from December 10, 2013 to January 10, 2015. From January 11, 2015 onwards, a 40 percent rating for total right knee replacement is granted.,Throughout the appeal period, left knee arthritis and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine were not rated higher than 10 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability and a left knee disability, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.,Service connection is also granted for bilateral hearing loss, but an additional VA examination is needed to determine its etiology.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic low back condition, left knee status post meniscectomy, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU prior to October 2, 2015 are being remanded due to the need for additional records and clarification of employment status.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative joint disease of the left and right knees, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are all granted. The issue of an evaluation greater than 50% for PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's cervical spine and bilateral knee disabilities are being remanded for further evaluation due to complaints of worsening symptoms.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding whether the Veteran's right knee disability began during active service or is related to an incident of service. The Veteran needs a medical examination for his right knee disability.