Knee Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnosed left shoulder and right knee conditions are not shown to have been manifested in service or otherwise attributable to his active service. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for chest pains and left knee disability, finding no current disability manifested by these conditions. The Board also found that there was insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between any diagnosed condition and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing service treatment records and a need for additional examination. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his service and have denied all of his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's left knee DJD is rated at 20 percent, and he is granted a TDIU. The increased rating for the left knee DJD is based on limitation of extension to 15 degrees with functional loss after repetitive use.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left knee disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service, as there is clear and unmistakable evidence demonstrating a pre-existing injury to his left knee prior to service.

The Veteran's left knee disability is found to be secondary to his service-connected right knee disability and granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and nonservice-connected pension benefits due to a lack of new and material evidence, as well as the absence of qualifying wartime service.

The Board has granted service connection for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is likely to have had its onset during his period of active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a recurrent left knee disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support his claim.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for osteoarthritis of the left knee has been granted, with a 20 percent disability rating effective from May 1, 2014.

The Board has remanded the case due to a scheduling issue and will conduct a travel hearing at the Veteran's local regional office.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for left knee disability as the Appellant failed to report for a scheduled VA examination without good cause.

The Veteran's appeal for right ear hearing loss was withdrawn. The claim for left knee disability has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence, but service connection remains denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of service dates and periods of active duty training (ACDUTRA), as well as a VA examination to determine if any pre-existing conditions were aggravated by service. The Veteran's hearing loss and right knee disorder are both considered direct service connection cases.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and a new examination for his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a left shoulder, right knee, or left knee disability. The service connection criteria for these conditions are not met as there is no objective evidence establishing a current disability.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a right knee disorder due to new evidence that raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim. The Veteran's current right knee disorder is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability is not related to his active duty service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right shoulder, left shoulder, right hip, left hip, right knee, and left knee disabilities. The back disability was also found to be incurred during active military service.