Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left femur fracture with marked left knee disability is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the length of his lower extremities and potential application of Diagnostic Codes 5256 and 5275.

The Board found no evidence of a current bilateral leg disability and concluded that the Veteran's currently diagnosed conditions are not related to his period of active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of either a right or left knee disorder, and there is no evidence to support service connection for these conditions. The Board also found that any pre-existing condition was not aggravated by military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received sufficient to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for a low back disability. The Veteran's current symptoms are related to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary in order to properly adjudicate the appellant's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for the initial increased ratings for patellofemoral syndrome, right knee and chronic allergic rhinitis as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for various conditions and seeks to reopen previously denied claims. The case is being remanded for a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's right and left knee patellofemoral syndromes have been rated as 0% (noncompensable) since September 2006. The Board found no evidence of instability, arthritis, or other conditions that would warrant a higher rating.

Service connection for a right knee disorder and compensation benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability of the right knee were denied, but service connection was granted for left carpal tunnel syndrome.,PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claims for initial ratings on gastroesophageal reflux disease, left knee osteoarthritis with chondromalacia patella and infrapatellar tendon septic necrosis, and scar of the left knee were remanded due to procedural issues. The right thyroid nodule claim was also remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left ankle disability is attributable to an injury sustained during active duty for training or inactive duty training, and thus service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the appeal for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of lumbar strain and left knee degenerative joint disease are pending.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's left knee disability is not directly related to his service and was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected right ankle disability.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA vocational rehabilitation counseling records and arranging a new VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of right knee, left knee, and low back disorders are being remanded due to insufficient medical evidence. The case must be returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule him for a VA examination to determine the nature, etiology, severity, and current status of his right knee disorder and low back disorder. The claims will be readjudicated based on all evidence.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a chronic low back disability or left knee disability incurred in service, and thus denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure of a scheduled Board hearing. The case will be returned for scheduling a new hearing at his local RO in Baltimore, MD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain updated medical records, conduct VA examinations, and determine appropriate evaluations.