Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's back and left knee disabilities, finding that these conditions began during his active service in Afghanistan.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral knee arthralgia, including patellofemoral pain syndrome of the knees as there is no evidence that the current condition is related to military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for a bilateral knee condition. The claim is now remanded for further development, including obtaining an adequate VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to incomplete records and a need to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records related to his disability benefits.

The Board denied service connection for left and right knee conditions, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral knee pain/weakness did not worsen during service. The Board also remanded the issue of rating for degenerative disc disease lumbar spine.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to insufficient evidence from previous examinations, including lack of information on flare-ups and functional loss.

The Board denied service connection for a left knee condition and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee disabilities and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records.

The Board denied service connection for low back, left knee, left ankle, and left foot disabilities as the evidence did not establish a nexus to service.

The Board denied service connection for right knee disability, right ankle disorder, and right foot disorder. The Board also denied service connection for left knee arthritis, calcaneal spur in the left ankle, and plantar spur of the left foot as these conditions did not manifest during or within a presumptive period following service.

The Veteran's bilateral knee osteoarthritis, instability, and patellofemoral pain syndrome is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran also receives a TDIU due to the combined effect of multiple service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's glaucoma is granted as service-connected, subject to the laws that govern the payment of monetary benefits.,An initial evaluation of 10 percent for right knee internal derangement status post medial meniscal tear is granted, subject to the laws that govern the payment of monetary benefits.,A non-compensable evaluation for left knee degenerative joint disease is denied.,An initial evaluation of 30 percent prior to November 16, 2017, and 50 percent thereafter, but no higher, for service-connected migraine headaches is granted, subject to the laws that govern the payment of monetary benefits.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal of the claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability. The remaining issues of service connection for left hip, left foot, and right foot disabilities are remanded due to lack of objective clinical tests supporting the Veteran's claims. Additionally, the cervical spine, bilateral knee, and cervical radiculopathy disabilities require new VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for right shoulder impingement syndrome, left shoulder impingement syndrome, and left knee degenerative joint disease due to the need for additional development including a new VA examination.

The Veteran's clothing was damaged due to her service-connected left knee and back braces, which are granted a clothing allowance for the year 2014.

The Veteran's claims for clothing allowances related to his service-connected right knee and back disabilities were denied because the conditions did not meet the criteria established by VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance due to his service-connected left knee brace is granted because he reported damage caused by the brace to his pants, and the evidence supports this.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for upper and lower back, left knee, and tinnitus conditions due to incomplete documentation of VA examinations.