Knee Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's left knee arthritis was not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected right knee disability and did not manifest during active duty. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding in favor of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The RO found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for his knee and shoulder conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current cardiovascular disorder, including hypertension, that is service-connected. The right knee disability and acquired psychiatric disability are also denied as there is insufficient evidence to establish their onset during service or connection to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any right knee disability found, including the diagnosed knee strain. The examiner must provide opinions on whether it is at least as likely as not that any diagnosed right disability was caused by or due to the Veteran's active service, his service-connected left knee disability, or both.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and left knee disability, finding that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claims. The Veteran does not have current diagnoses of these disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the case is being remanded for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not ready for appellate disposition and requires additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it is presumed to be due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for arthritis of the right ankle, arthritis of the right knee, arthritis of the left knee, and tinnitus with vertigo as these conditions are at least in equipoise with a finding that they were incurred during active service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for DJD of the left knee, status post total knee replacement. The evidence shows that the Veteran sustained a shrapnel injury to his leg in service and experienced ongoing left knee pain since then. His current diagnosis of DJD is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine has been granted.,Service connection for a left knee disability has been established.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional development for the Veteran's knee disabilities, including an examination to assess current severity and any functional loss.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right knee disabilities, finding that the evidence does not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability.

The Veteran's right knee disability is currently under review, with the Board requesting additional evidence to determine if it was aggravated by his service-connected back disability and whether it existed prior to a 1986 or 1987 occupational injury.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to address the severity of his service-connected left and right knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA examination results and medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by service, and therefore denied his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's right knee DJD and Patellofemoral Syndrome are not considered service-connected as they do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to a lack of VA treatment records. The case is now returned to the AOJ for further consideration.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for traumatic arthritis, left knee is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA regulations.