Knee Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's right saphenous nerve laceration and right inguinal hernia repair scars, effective September 20, 2014. The rating assigned is 10 percent for each condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral knee, cervical spine, and lumbar spine disabilities did not have onset during service or are otherwise related to service. The right knee disability is considered a form of arthritis and thus is covered by presumptive service connection provisions for chronic diseases.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for her right knee instability and service connection for left and bowel disorders, finding that there is no current disability to support these claims.,Regarding the left knee disorder, the Board found insufficient evidence to establish a current diagnosis. For the bowel disorder, the Board noted the Veteran's lay statements but did not consider them in conjunction with her VA examination.

The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral syndrome was rated at 30 percent prior to September 1, 2009 and reduced to 10 percent from that date. The Board found no evidence of a rating in excess of these levels.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee disabilities are remanded for additional development, including a new examination to assess the severity of his conditions and any flare-ups.

The Veteran's right knee disorder was reopened due to new and material evidence, but service connection for the condition remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right knee patellofemoral syndrome are remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability and hypertension due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran will need to provide additional medical evidence, including VA and private treatment records, and undergo examinations to determine the etiology of his disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee ITBFS disability has worsened, and a new examination is needed to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including left leg and knee disorders, left hip osteoarthritis, right hip disorder, and low back condition. The claims were either not reopened or found to lack new and material evidence.

The Board denied service connection for lumbosacral and right knee disabilities due to lack of evidence showing a link between the conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's left knee disability is related to his military service and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any claimed acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new examination of her left knee disability, as the previous examination was inconsistent with the record. The claim seeks an increased rating for her service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left knee disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional records.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection of low back, right knee, chest injury, and headaches.,There is insufficient medical evidence linking any current disabilities to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA examinations and clarifying the nature of the Appellant's National Guard service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and to obtain updated treatment records. The issues are related to the evaluations of his service-connected left ear hearing loss, left knee patellofemoral syndrome with patellar tendinitis, and right knee patellofemoral syndrome with patellar tendinitis.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left knee contusion is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional development of medical records.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and proper notification of scheduled examination dates.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of her right knee disability. The TDIU claim may also be affected by the outcome of her increased rating claim.