Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been evaluated, and the Board has determined that none of them warrant a higher evaluation.

The Veteran is granted service connection for PTSD, a left knee disorder, and residuals of frostbite (congelatio) of the fingers. The Board finds that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disorder, finding that it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left knee disability. Service connection was also reopened for low back and right hip disorders.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral knee disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA disability benefits records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess his employability due to service-connected disabilities and the collection of outstanding medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development and examination, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling appropriate examinations.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the issues have been dismissed due to lack of active claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the failure to schedule a videoconference hearing as per his request. The case will be transferred to the local RO in Florida and rescheduled for a hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to missing STRs, inadequate VA examinations, and the need to obtain workers' compensation records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disorder is as likely as not related to his military service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The claim regarding myasthenia gravis remains pending due to insufficient evidence of exposure during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen his claims. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's request for a hearing, and no further action is required on her part regarding service connection claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to conflicting medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's pre-existing left knee disability was aggravated by active service.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, left shoulder disability, and left knee disability as these conditions were not shown to have originated during active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions and inextricably intertwined issues.

The Veteran's right knee disability has been rated at 20 percent since February 22, 2011. Prior to that date, the condition was rated at 10 percent.

The preponderance of the evidence shows that the Veteran's bilateral knee disorder is not related to his period of active service.

The Veteran's right knee disability has not been shown to meet the criteria for a higher rating, and his claim of service connection for osteoarthritis of the left knee is considered 'unknown' due to lack of clarity in the appeal. His TDIU claim remains unclear.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for patellofemoral syndrome of the knees and stress fractures of the feet are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the appropriate ratings for his service-connected back and left knee disabilities.