Knee Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current patellofemoral pain syndrome began during active service. The claim for left knee and lower leg disorder is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment, or for adaptive equipment only.

The Veteran's palindromic rheumatism was characterized by constitutional manifestations associated with active joint involvement which were totally incapacitating since April 1, 2008. A 100% rating for palindromic rheumatism is granted effective from that date.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected bilateral knee, bilateral shoulder, and low back disabilities. The RO must also obtain all ongoing treatment records.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent, and his cervical spine strain is rated at 20 percent prior to February 21, 2013. The left knee disability is rated at 10 percent since February 21, 2013.

The Veteran's post-TKR right knee disability is currently rated at 30 percent, but may warrant a higher rating based on chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion and weakness. The claim to reopen for service connection for a left knee disability remains pending as new evidence has been received that relates the Veteran's current left knee disability to his service-connected right knee disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and private medical records. The Veteran is also requested to provide authorization for VA to obtain his outstanding private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to assess the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities and resulting impairments. The appeal is currently in remand status.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional examinations and records, including VA and private treatment records.

The Veteran's left knee DJD is directly related to his military service.,The Veteran's right knee DJD was proximately due to his service-connected left knee DJD.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee and right hip disabilities as secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus.

The Board found that the Veteran's preexisting asthma did not permanently worsen in service and denied his claim for service connection. The right knee disability was also found to be a direct result of active service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disability and right knee disability, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service. Service connection was denied for depressive disorder, ischemic heart disease, and neuropathy.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left knee disability, including ACL tear and meniscus tear, is at least as likely as not related to his in-service injury. As a result, service connection for residuals of left knee ACL tear is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development and clarification, including obtaining new VA examinations for his left knee condition and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for a headache disability as secondary to PTSD, and remanded the remaining issues due to need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain relevant medical records and provide an addendum opinion regarding his right knee disability. The claims will be reconsidered after the completion of this development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral ankle and left knee disabilities are not related to service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral knee disability is not related to his active duty service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability is not related to service or his service-connected low back disability, and thus cannot be granted service connection.