Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for separate initial compensable evaluations prior to March 24, 2014 for service-connected right and left knee disabilities due to instability or dislocation of semi-lunar cartilage were denied as the evidence did not show that either knee disability was productive of lateral instability or recurrent subluxation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inconsistencies and inadequacy of the September 2015 VA medical opinion, as well as failure to address specific records identified in the August 2015 remand.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected knee disabilities, including instability. Outstanding VA treatment records must also be obtained.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and further development is required.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for a bilateral knee disability, finding that new and material evidence supports this claim. Service connection is now established for the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for various issues including service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and a dental condition as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The claim for reopening of the knee disability was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for his bilateral pes planus, back disability, and bilateral leg disability (including peripheral vascular disease, intrinsic/extrinsic strain to calves, and posterior tibial tendon dysfunction), finding that there was no evidence of aggravation during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his conditions are not shown to be related to military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a supplemental opinion regarding service connection and increased ratings for arthritis of the left knee, arthritis of the right knee, and glaucoma.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and failure to appear for a scheduled hearing. The Veteran's service connection claims for low back, right knee, and left knee disabilities are pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA medical examination to evaluate the current severity of her service-connected bilateral knee patellofemoral syndrome.

The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral syndrome has not been manifested by flexion limited to 45 degrees or extension limited to 10 degrees. There is no evidence of recurrent subluxation, lateral instability, or meniscus disorder.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is presumed to have been incurred in service. The Board finds that the Veteran has current peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, but there is no evidence of a right knee disability due to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected left knee disability and for additional development, including obtaining private medical records.

The Veteran's tinnitus, obstructive sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction are all found to have their onset in service. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions.,Service connection is also granted for the Veteran's right and left knee disorders as secondary to his service-connected back disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed conditions, including his claimed lumbar and cervical spine disorders, bilateral hand and shoulder conditions, bilateral knee and hip disorders, are at least as likely as not related to service. The appeal is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disorder and back disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active service or service-connected hypertension. The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated as 10 percent disabling.

The Veteran is granted initial evaluations of 10 percent for left knee strain and 30 percent for migraine headaches.,Both conditions are evaluated based on their direct service connection without any presumption or secondary theory.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including right and left ankle disorders, hip disorders, upper extremity disorders, leg disorders, neck disorder, back disorder, and headaches. The appeal includes claims of secondary service connection.,The Veteran seeks service connection for surgical complications of a pregnancy that occurred prior to her entry into active duty.

The Veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD and her major depressive disorder is not service-connected.,Bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and scars (bilateral knee) are not service-connected.