Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a right leg disorder, including hip and knee conditions, has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and ensuring the claims file is complete.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance, which has been granted.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and an earlier effective date are being remanded due to the need for additional development. Appeals alleging CUE in prior rating decisions are also pending.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory condition and left knee disability, finding new and material evidence. The claims are now addressed on their merits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting left knee disability was aggravated by his active service, and therefore service connection is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hip degenerative disease and bilateral knee arthritis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar strain with osteoarthritis. The Veteran is also granted a rating of 10 percent for his lumbar strain.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for a left knee disability. However, the preponderance of the evidence is against the Veteran's claim of service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations related to her left knee and lumbar spine disabilities. The current ratings for these conditions remain unchanged.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left knee degenerative joint disease, left medial metatarsal DJD, and sinusitis. The evidence did not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a need for an addendum medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right knee disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his right wrist disability. The claims of service connection for bilateral shoulder pain, mild degenerative facet joints with chronic low back strain, and bilateral knee strain are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee and back disabilities are not service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records, conduct new orthopedic and psychiatric examinations, and adjudicate the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine was denied as his disability did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to the need for new and material evidence, as well as for obtaining additional medical records. The Veteran's bilateral knee and hip disabilities are being evaluated in relation to his service-connected DISH of the lumbar spine.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss. The Veteran's foot and knee disabilities, as well as his lumbar spine disability, are not currently addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in the loss of use of both lower extremities, precluding locomotion without the aid of a left leg brace and right prosthetic leg or wheelchair. The Board has awarded specially adapted housing due to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as he did not have a current diagnosis of hearing loss. His claim for an initial compensable evaluation for left knee strain is remanded due to the need for additional examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's left leg disability, to include her left knee, did not originate in service or within a year of service and is not otherwise etiologically related to her active service.