Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The appeal is remanded for further development regarding the severity of his knee conditions.

The Veteran's recurrent callus right foot by ball began during active service and is granted. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's bilateral knee disability is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition and its impact on daily activities.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no further action can be taken on this case.

The Board found that the Veteran's right knee disability worsened during service, and thus granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeals for a rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected left knee laxity and entitlement to a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) prior to August 16, 2017 have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing her appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate medical opinions and missing VA records. The Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities are at issue, along with his TDIU claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee condition, finding that there was no evidence linking his current disability to his military service or any service-connected conditions. The VA medical opinions provided were against the claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional records and clarification of certain terms used in a VA Form 10-7131 dated October 12, 1973. The Veteran's claim is not about service connection but rather an effective date for his increased rating.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee patellofemoral syndrome as secondary to a shell fragment wound and fracture of the right femur, finding that the Veteran's condition is proximately due to his service-connected injuries.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for left knee sprain and degenerative joint disease, as well as left knee medial meniscal tear. The decision is based on the need for a new VA examination due to inadequate information regarding the severity of the Veteran's reported flare-ups.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of a bilateral knee disability and granted it as the evidence shows that the condition is related to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding private treatment records and the need for medical opinions regarding his heart disability, peptic ulcer disease, and gastritis.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but the claims for left and right knee replacements have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability was granted. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and left knee disability were also granted.,Service connection for right knee disability is remanded due to lack of evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral knee disability and a left ankle disability based on evidence showing these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to June 29, 2009 for his left knee disability (excluding the 10 percent rating for limitation and painful motion) was denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development to determine the severity of his left knee disability and Scheuermann's disease, dorsal spine. The issues remain on appeal as higher ratings are assignable.

The Board has decided to remand several claims, including increased ratings for right foot, knee, and hip disabilities. The Veteran's left foot disability claim is also inextricably intertwined with the other claims and must be addressed as well.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids and remanded the issue of rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee patellar femoral syndrome.