Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including new examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected cervical spine and bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for left and right knee disabilities, finding that the current diagnoses of chondromalacia patella did not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of service treatment records.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disabilities, including whether they are secondary to her service-connected right knee disability. The case will be remanded to obtain an addendum opinion from the August 2015 VA examiner or another appropriate physician.

The Board has found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for a back disorder. The Veteran's current back exam was normal, and there is no medical evidence showing he had a back disability at any time during the pendency of the claim.

The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and providing a VA examination to assess the Veteran's ability to work due to his service-connected disabilities. The AOJ will also consider private treatment records and other evidence.

The Board found that a current bilateral knee disability is not related to service and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left and right knee disabilities are related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for his service-connected right femur fracture and left ankle fractures are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations, the need for additional development of records, and the requirement for new VA examinations.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including instability and scars, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found no basis for a higher rating based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU benefits are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and requests an addendum opinion regarding secondary service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for pes planus and an increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the left knee. The Veteran's pre-existing pes planus was not aggravated by active duty, as there is no evidence that it worsened during service. For his left knee disability, the VA examiner found no aggravation due to service.

The Veteran's claims were denied across multiple issues, including service connection for various conditions and ratings for existing disabilities. The appeals are not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, joint pain, muscle cramps, and a skin disability is granted. The claims for irritable bowel syndrome, memory loss, and bilateral hand disabilities are denied.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as her knee conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's right knee musculoligamentous strain is currently rated at 10 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,PTSD has been granted with an increased rating to 70 percent effective January 2, 2016.

The Veteran's lumbar back condition is related to active service, and the Board finds that he meets the criteria for service connection. The right knee condition has been remanded due to a lack of medical examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining Army Reserve service dates and VA treatment records. The Veteran's claims of right knee disability, left ankle disability, and hysterectomy are being reviewed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess whether his bilateral knee disability had its onset during service or is otherwise related to service, including three reported injuries. The case will be readjudicated after the examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disorder is not related to active service or secondary to his service-connected right knee disability, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.