Knee Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for right knee disability (PFPS) and denied service connection for right hip disability. The Veteran's left knee and left hip disabilities are associated with her right knee and right hip disabilities, respectively.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim and granted service connection for a left knee disability, finding that it is more likely than not related to his in-service injury.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his claims for an increased rating for PTSD, for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, and for service connection for a bilateral knee condition prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a supplemental opinion regarding PTSD and an examination to determine the etiology of his left knee disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder, which is claimed to be secondary to his service-connected right below-knee amputation, has been remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a new VA examination and additional development of records.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disorder and assigned a noncompensable rating for his service-connected tinea pedis. The other issues on appeal remain unresolved.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence regarding his cervical spine and knee disorders, including a lack of definitive service connection. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for left knee disability and remanded it for additional development. The Veteran's current left knee disability is at least as likely as not related to his service, including reports of a fall on the knee.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent for right total knee arthroplasty, or for left knee chondromalacia, or for residuals of a left tibia stress fracture. The Veteran's pes planus was rated appropriately.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is seeking to appeal several claims, including service connection for various hip and knee disorders, a cardiac disorder, tuberculous pleuritis, special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance/housebound, and compensation for hospitalization. The case is being remanded due to scheduling issues related to the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of elbow, shoulder, knee, or ankle disorders. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral knee disabilities, finding that the current conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining the Veteran's service personnel records to verify his reported injuries during active service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability, finding that the Veteran's current right knee disorder is likely due to his military service. The left knee and bilateral great toe conditions are not currently diagnosed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting Osgood-Schlatter disease worsened in service and is now considered a current disability, warranting service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been withdrawn, and the claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied as there is no legal basis for assignment of any earlier effective date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee and ankle disabilities are not related to service, including her service-connected plantar fasciitis.

The Board has remanded the claim for further consideration due to a need for clarification regarding the credibility of the Veteran's statements about his left knee pain since service. The Court directed that the VA examiner provide an opinion on whether the current left knee disability is related to injury during service, including in the June 1974 motor vehicle accident.