Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for trench foot was denied as the evidence did not establish a current disability due to trench foot that is etiologically related to service. The right knee condition requiring hospital treatment from April 2, 2003, met the criteria for a temporary total evaluation under 38 C.F.R. § 4.29.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging for a new orthopedic examination to assess the current severity of her service-connected left knee disabilities.

The Board granted a 20% rating for limitation of extension from December 22, 2008 to March 24, 2009, and a separate 10% rating for lateral instability since February 16, 2009. The Court affirmed these decisions but remanded the case for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed as the issues are already covered by his existing service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's right knee disability has been rated based on instability and meniscal tear, with the highest schedular rating for instability being granted. The Veteran is currently receiving a 30% evaluation for limitation of flexion from September 16, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete VA examination and the need for additional development regarding his employment status.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for back, left knee, and right knee disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his active duty service.,The Board also found that any current back or knee disabilities were not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran's service connection claims for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, lower extremity radiculopathy (secondary to his lumbar spine disability), and right lower extremity vascular condition have been granted. The Veteran also has a current diagnosis of hearing loss but does not meet the criteria for a hearing loss disability under VA regulations.,The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic sinusitis was denied, as there is no evidence of a current sinusitis disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that any of his claimed conditions are related to Gulf War syndrome or other factors.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records, as well as a review of his service connection claim.

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The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to service and have denied all of his claims.

The Veteran's service-connected arthritis of the left knee and left hip have been granted. The Veteran is not entitled to SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has found that the Veteran's bilateral shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and right foot disabilities are related to his service. The Veteran's hypertension is also considered as being related to his service-connected conditions.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a reduction of the rating for Osgood-Schlatter's disease of the right knee, and thus denied the reduction. The effective date for service connection for major depressive disorder was granted prior to April 5, 2011.

The Board denied service connection for left arm pain, right arm pain, bilateral knee disabilities, and right side pain due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active duty service.,Service connection was also denied for obstructive sleep apnea as there is no evidence of the condition during service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA examinations and attempting to obtain private treatment records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for his left knee disability, and the case is dismissed. The issue of service connection for TBI was remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including an addendum opinion addressing his contentions regarding low quarters and tight spaces as well as deep water exposure. The case will be remanded to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, and denied increased ratings for his left hip degenerative joint disease, residuals of left medial meniscectomy with degenerative joint disease prior to November 11, 2015, and left total knee arthroplasty from January 1, 2017.