Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his bilateral knee and hip conditions.

The Veteran's left wrist sprain and tendonitis are found to be related to his active service. Service connection is granted for this condition. The remaining knee, shoulder, and eye disorders are not found to be directly related to service.

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

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and right knee osteoarthritis. The VA examinations are inadequate, and additional medical opinions are required to address the etiology of the Veteran's current conditions.

The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a finding of a current left elbow disability, and thus service connection for this condition cannot be granted. The issue of bilateral knee disabilities is addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance, nor does he qualify for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation assistance.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his left knee disability has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a final decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inaccurate factual premise in a previous VA examination opinion, and the Veteran's denial of a history of tobacco use. The claim is being returned for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disorder and jaw fracture are service-connected, with the right knee disorder receiving a 30% disability rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left knee disability, diagnosed as degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis), was not incurred or aggravated by active duty service and could not be presumed to have been so incurred.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee injury with impairment and residuals of left knee injury status post Baker's cyst removal with degenerative changes and limitation of motion are denied as he already has the maximum schedular rating under DC 5257.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left and right knee disorders, claimed as knee strains, were not incurred or aggravated by service. The claim for gouty arthritis causing joint pain involving hands/fingers, elbows, hips, ankle, and feet is also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left knee disorder and a psychiatric disorder, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disorder, finding that it is directly related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities cause his knee braces to wear down his clothing, which qualifies him for a clothing allowance.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for verification of dates of service and an examination to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of any diagnosed left knee condition. The case is REMANDED.

The Veteran's right knee disorder did not meet the criteria for an extension of a temporary total rating from September 1, 2008, through October 23, 2008.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and the acquisition of medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current disabilities of a left hand, left knee, or lower back condition. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee disabilities are being remanded to allow for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.