Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection and a compensable rating for his right ear hearing loss were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support granting either claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic right knee disorder to include a ganglion cyst was denied as there is no medical diagnosis of a current, chronic, right knee ganglion cyst or other right knee disability for which service connection has not already been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to report for a VA examination and the need to obtain updated treatment records. A new VA examination will be scheduled to determine if service connection is warranted for bilateral knee disorders.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and an increased disability evaluation for his knee condition have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for readjudication with consideration of staged and extraschedular ratings, as well as obtaining any outstanding records pertinent to the claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed right leg/knee, flat feet, heart, and low back conditions are not related to his military service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to incomplete opinions regarding his service connection claims, particularly concerning potential aggravation of pre-existing conditions during service.

The Veteran's claims for reopening service connection for left knee disability and cerebral concussion have been accepted. The remaining issues of increased ratings for right femur fracture, right tibial plateau fracture, and mandible fracture are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as it pertains to the character of discharge from October 24, 1997 to May 12, 2000 due to the appellant's agreement with the administrative determination.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and insufficient medical evidence for determining service connection.

The Veteran's right elbow tendonitis and right knee disability are granted service connection, with the extension of a temporary total disability rating for convalescence following surgery on his right knee being granted through May 1, 2009.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his low back, left hip (total replacement), right hip, and right knee conditions, prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further examination and development of records, as well as additional psychiatric testing. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on his knee disabilities and service connection for a psychiatric disorder are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee and left hamstring disabilities were incurred during active service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to an undeliverable supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) sent to a former address for the Veteran. A copy of the April 2013 SSOC must be resent to the Veteran's current address.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected left knee disability does not warrant a combined rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for left knee degenerative joint disease and lumbar spine minimal scoliosis with moderate degenerative disc disease and mild degenerative joint disease. The Board has ordered additional development to consider new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's initial increased ratings for left shoulder, right knee, and left knee disabilities have been denied.,Compensable ratings are not warranted for the right and left knee disabilities prior to February 28, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and arranging for examinations to assess the severity of his depressive disorder and left knee disability. The TDIU issue will be adjudicated last.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's COPD, right knee disability, and right hip disability are not related to his period of active service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.