Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities do not preclude her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation consistent with her education and work experience.

The Board denied service connection for joint pain, attributing it to diagnosed conditions not etiologically related to service. The claim for olfactory impairment was remanded by the Court and is pending.,Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing right knee disability did not worsen during his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability for VA purposes and denied his claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The issue of left knee strain is remanded as it requires additional development.

The Board finds that the Veteran's left knee strain, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and migraine headaches are related to his military service.,Service connection is granted for left knee strain, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and migraine headaches.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for a right knee disability, bilateral pes planus, sinusitis, amenorrhea, gastrointestinal disability, hemorrhoids, and headache disability. Service connection is granted for these conditions.,Service connection is also granted for fibromyalgia and PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current left knee disability and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to an outstanding hearing request by the Veteran. The issues of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability and TDIU are being referred back to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's lumbar spine and knee conditions are not service-connected. The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the current disabilities and service.

The Veteran's request for self-employment assistance through VA's Vocational Rehabilitation program was denied because his chosen vocational goal of owning a cabaret-style bar/restaurant is not considered suitable given his service-connected disabilities and lack of financial resources.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, knee, lumbar spine, ankle, hip, and shoulder disabilities. The evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection in any of these cases.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for various disabilities, including mental health conditions and musculoskeletal issues. The Board has remanded the case to allow the Veteran to have a DRO hearing.

The Veteran's hypertension, left chest costochondritis, and knee disabilities were evaluated. The claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Board has determined that the appellant is in need of regular aid and attendance due to her multiple disabilities, which render her helpless or nearly so. As a result, she is entitled to special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's lumbar spine spondylosis with disc degeneration is rated at 20 percent, effective April 16, 2009. The right knee and ankle disabilities are each rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities are not service-connected as they are not related to his active military service.

The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination.

The Board has granted service connection for chondromalacia of the right knee, finding that it is as likely as not related to a right knee injury sustained in an in-service motor vehicle accident. The Veteran's claim was previously denied due to her alleged willful misconduct (drinking and driving), but the Board found insufficient evidence to support this determination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude her from securing or following substantially gainful employment consistent with her education and industrial background.