Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for his left knee disability is remanded due to inadequate examination report. A new VA examination is required.

The Board has granted service connection for right ankle degenerative arthritis, bilateral knee osteoarthritis status post total knee replacements, and traumatic brain injury. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional medical evidence and opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral hand disorder and right knee disability. The Veteran contends that his current disorders are related to service, but there is conflicting evidence.

The Veteran's left knee disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if a higher rating is warranted, and also for consideration of TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for hearing loss of the right ear was dismissed as it has been fully granted. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for a right knee condition secondary to service-connected left knee disability.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues except lumbar strain, which was granted. The remaining conditions were withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been granted, with the exception of his claim for a compensable rating for left elbow olecranon bursitis. The remaining conditions are rated based on their current manifestations.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current right knee and carpal tunnel syndrome disabilities and their service. The VA will provide an examination to determine if these conditions are related to lifting and carrying heavy artillery rounds during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis, and a VA examination is needed to determine its etiology.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations to determine the nature and severity of the Veteran's service-connected conditions. The hyperhidrosis claim remains denied as there is no evidence that it prevents the Veteran from handling paper or tools. The pericarditis and left knee disability claims are also remanded due to inadequate examination reports.

The Board denied payment or reimbursement for medical expenses incurred in connection with the Veteran's non-VA care at Orthopedic Associates of Osceola on December 16, 2013 because the treatment was not pre-authorized by VA and did not constitute a medical emergency.

The Veteran's left knee brace caused wear and tear to her clothing, which is sufficient for an annual clothing allowance in 2014.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of service connection for a right knee disorder to include as secondary to a left ankle disorder.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for low back, left knee, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claims are being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining VA and SSA records, conducting a VA examination, and considering TDIU.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, right knee disability, bilateral foot disability, and allergic rhinitis. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right knee disabilities due to his failure to report for a scheduled VA examination without good cause.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of any claimed conditions, and thus service connection is denied for all issues on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left shoulder disability, but has remanded his claims for right shoulder, left knee, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected subluxation of the right knee was denied as there is no evidence of severe recurrent subluxation or instability, which would warrant a higher rating.