Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, cervical spine disability (claimed as neck disability), and lumbar spine disability were denied. The Board found that the claimed conditions are not related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right knee chondromalacia, low back strain, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are related to her service. The Veteran's pre-existing psychiatric condition was aggravated by military service.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU rating and increased ratings for his left knee disability (to 60%) and low back disability (prior to March 4, 2010).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a right knee condition, left knee condition, and back condition. The evidence did not establish continuity of symptomatology or a nexus between current conditions and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining clarification of the Veteran's current mailing address.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right and left knee patellofemoral syndrome, along with degenerative changes in both knees, are related to her service-connected bilateral foot disorder (plantar fasciitis). As a result, direct service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, left foot disorder, and left knee disorder are not related to service. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service stressors or a nexus between current disabilities and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on the right ankle and bilateral knee disabilities are being remanded due to incomplete development of records related to his employment, as well as further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a bilateral knee or cervical spine disability incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for left knee tendonitis with degenerative changes and left knee laxity were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA Rating Schedule.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, depression, sleep apnea, knee disabilities, and osteoarthritis, were denied. The Board found no evidence of a relationship between the claimed conditions and active duty or National Guard service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA disability records and updated VA treatment records. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) will also be addressed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his right knee disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right knee condition is at least as likely as not incurred in service and grants service connection for a right knee condition.

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