Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right knee disability, characterized as suspected medial meniscal attenuation related to previous surgery; degenerative changes without a definite frank tear of the lateral meniscus; abnormal anterior cruciate ligament which may represent a cyst or mucoid degeneration; and suspected bone bruising pattern of the lateral tibial plateau with subtle trabecular injury, was incurred in service.

The Veteran is seeking VA compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for right knee and leg disorders, alleging that he developed these conditions during or following a course of VA treatment in 2003 for deep venous thrombosis of his left leg. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examination.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a left knee disability was granted, but the condition is not considered secondary to any service-connected disability. The maximum schedular rating of 10% has been assigned for tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his daughter's and his own indication that he is not appealing these claims.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total social and occupational impairment since April 2010, warranting a 100% initial rating.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for lumbar spine disability and higher initial ratings for disabilities of the right and left knees to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC).

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development of evidence regarding whether the Veteran's right knee disabilities are related to his service-connected shell fragment wound of the right thigh. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if these conditions are caused or worsened by his service-connected condition.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional medical records and determine if they impact on the decision regarding service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as his claims for increased ratings and service connection were not supported by the evidence of record.

The Board found that the Veteran's right knee disorder did not manifest in service and is not related to his service. As such, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a VA examination and determine the nature and etiology of his bilateral knee and foot conditions, as well as whether they are related to service or secondary to his service-connected myofascial low back pain.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed right knee disorder did not have its onset in service, was not manifested to a compensable degree within one year after service, and is otherwise unrelated to service. As such, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear for a scheduled video-conference hearing. The case will be returned to the Board after rescheduling.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination. The appellant's claim of service connection for a left knee disability is pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional service personnel and medical records. The claims will be adjudicated again after these records are obtained.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a left knee disability. The Board has determined that additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA treatment records, is needed to properly adjudicate the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and providing VA examinations.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the issue regarding entitlement to service connection for a right knee condition due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The claim for tinnitus was denied as there is no credible evidence linking current tinnitus to service, including noise exposure.