Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for various disabilities, including left ankle, knee, hip, and lumbar spine disabilities, secondary to a fracture of the left lower fibula, was denied. The Board found that there is no compensable evaluation due to lack of malunion or nonunion of the tibia and fibula.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a new VA examination, and providing the Veteran with a Statement of the Case regarding his temporary total rating claim.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical examinations and records. The dental claim for service connection and outpatient treatment remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his hearing loss, gastrointestinal conditions, knee and elbow disabilities, as well as secondary service connection claims. The case is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing and issuance of a Statement of the Case on severance of service connection for hearing loss and secondary service connection for low back, right hip, and left hip disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing at the RO in Houston, Texas. The issues include service connection claims and rating disputes.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including acid reflux, back disability, fibromyalgia, sinus condition, hearing loss, blurring in both eyes, sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric condition (PTSD, depression, anxiety), cartilage loss in both knees, gout in ankles and feet, and chronic left ankle fracture. The Board found that the evidence did not support a service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to address issues related to service connection and exposure claims, as well as new evidence submission.

The Veteran seeks service connection for degenerative joint disease of the left and right knees, which he contends is related to military service. The VA examination provided an inadequate rationale for a negative opinion regarding his claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA disability benefit records and reserve service treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's right knee brace does not tend to wear or tear his clothing, thus he is not entitled to an annual clothing allowance for the year 2010.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current right shoulder or left knee disability and finds the Veteran's claims for service connection to be denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right hip and right knee disabilities are related to his active service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and notices, to address his claims of service connection for bilateral knee disorder, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, and PTSD.

The Veteran's right knee disorder does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his left knee disability has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to December 21, 2010 and did not meet the criteria for a higher rating since February 1, 2012 under Diagnostic Code 5055.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding the relationship between his service-connected right knee disability and any current left knee disability.

The Veteran's left knee disability, post-total knee replacement surgery, is currently rated at 30 percent from September 11, 2012. The current rating reflects intermediate levels of pain and limited motion without severe painful motion or weakness.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee patellofemoral syndrome is denied as a matter of law due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.