Knee Board decisions

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the claim of service connection for bilateral knee disability.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to his bilateral knee disabilities, including seeking higher initial ratings and a TDIU. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Board found that the Veteran's right and left knee disorders are not related to service.,Both knees showed degenerative changes, which were considered age-related rather than service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee tendonitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service injuries and duties as a field artillery man. The right lower extremity tendonitis issue remains unresolved.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a recent Court decision, and the Veteran's claim of entitlement to TDIU is now pending before the AOJ.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disability and a low back disorder, finding sufficient evidence of in-service injury and chronicity of symptoms following separation from military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for her left knee condition is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral syndrome and hypertension have not met the criteria for an increased rating beyond the current 10 percent evaluations.

The Board has remanded the claims for higher ratings for right knee disability and initial compensable rating for bilateral pes planus with disfigured toenails due to incomplete examination reports and outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's right ankle disability effective January 13, 2010. The previous rating of 10 percent was maintained until that date.

The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation of her left knee disability and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination, updated VA treatment records, and further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of the bilateral hips and thus service connection for this condition is denied. For his right knee and low back disabilities, an addendum opinion is required to address whether these conditions are related to service or other factors.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical care expenses incurred on May 9, 2011 is denied as the treatment was not rendered in a medical emergency and prior authorization was not obtained.

The Veteran's current right and left knee disabilities were not incurred in service, are not related to active service, did not manifest within one year of separation from service, and are not caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability. The Board also found that the Veteran was unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities prior to February 9, 2013.

The Board found no service connection for a left knee disability due to lack of nexus between current condition and in-service injury or disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's migraine headaches and left knee disability are related to service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has granted a 100% schedular rating for schizoaffective disorder and entitlement to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits since October 18, 2001. The effective date of service connection for the psychiatric disability is also set at this date.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as the Board finds no evidence of a current right rib disability. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and left ankle DJD are established, but not service connected. The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to reschedule his hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.