Knee Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for diabetes, hypertension, prostate disorder, bilateral knee disorder, pes planus, and left shoulder disorder as the evidence did not support a link to active service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her knee disabilities and bipolar and major depressive disorders were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of these conditions during the appeal period.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disorder, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, residuals of traumatic brain injury, and insomnia.,Service connection was not granted as there is no current diagnosis or evidence of functional impairment related to the claimed conditions.

The Board has granted the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for degenerative changes, left knee with Baker’s cyst; chronic left ankle disability; seborrheic dermatitis (claimed as a skin condition due to undiagnosed illness); and hypothyroidism. The claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder), OSA, migraine headaches, and left knee pain are all granted service connection.,Service connection for right shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss, right leg restless leg syndrome, left leg restless leg syndrome, cervical spine osteoarthritis, and left arm radiculopathy is denied.

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities have not been properly evaluated due to incomplete examination records, and the case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The claim is reopened due to new evidence showing the Veteran has a current left knee disability. However, service connection remains remanded as there are issues with the VA examination report and further evaluation is needed.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no service connection was granted for any conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee disabilities, finding that the Veteran's right and left knee DJD were incurred during qualifying periods of service and are not attributable to intercurrent causes.

The Board has granted service connection for osteoarthritis of the right knee. The issues of service connection for a left knee disorder and a left ankle disorder are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's chondromalacia of the left knee has been granted a 30 percent rating, subject to rules and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding the existence of knee disabilities. Additional development is needed, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for his service-connected right knee, left knee, and low back disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations to address flare-ups.

The Board found no evidence of an in-service injury and no medical nexus linking the Veteran's current left knee disability to his service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a right knee disorder is granted, and his PTSD is rated at 30 percent. The decision also denies a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The decision also granted special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114 (s) from November 21, 2011.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for right knee degenerative arthritis and low back degenerative arthritis. The appeal regarding right ear pain and headaches is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee and right wrist arthritis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, left knee disability, right knee disability, right shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety and depression). The claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of these conditions in service or their relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inconsistencies in the previous rating decisions and need for additional evidence.