Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for reopening his service connection claims for right ear hearing loss, bilateral knee disability to include infectious disease, and acquired psychiatric disabilities. The evidence submitted since the last final denial was found to be cumulative or redundant.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for back, neck, right and left knee disabilities is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional development of his claims file.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records from Iowa City VAMC and requesting an addendum opinion from the August 2009 VA examiner.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of secondary conditions to his right knee osteoarthritis were denied.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an updated examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's left knee disability, as well as to consider new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records from Dr. Soma and Dr. Chumley, as well as any relevant pulmonary test records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including consideration of his TDIU claim based solely on his service-connected TBI.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on October 1, 2010 are denied as the treatment was not for a medical emergency and VA facilities were feasibly available.

The Veteran's right knee surgical scar is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective from the date of this decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee disability did not have its onset during active service or result from disease or injury in service. Therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining STRs from the Veteran's Reserve service and VA treatment records. The Veteran is also to be scheduled for a VA examination to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of any current left knee disability.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for right shoulder strain and left knee strain from July 10, 2010 was denied. The claim for service connection for a left ear hearing loss disability is also denied.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of right knee chondromalacia was denied as her symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and requests for updated medical records. The Veteran's right knee disability is being reviewed again to determine if it is related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's injuries were not incurred in line of duty, and therefore service connection for the claimed conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for new VA examinations and additional development of the claims file.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's right knee disability and its relationship to her military service, as well as whether it was caused or aggravated by her service-connected leg stress fractures and/or her currently diagnosed RA. The appeal will be remanded for these purposes.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing due to the Veteran's request, and will not make a decision on the merits until after this hearing.