Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his right knee disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation prior to January 17, 2008 and from March 1, 2009 forward.

The Board has granted service connection for arthritis of the right knee, finding that it is presumed to have occurred during active military service. The other claims are denied.

The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities has been established, allowing him to receive additional monthly compensation.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for chondromalacia of the right patella was denied, and his service connection claim for osteoarthritis of the left knee was also denied. The decision is final as no SOC has been issued.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was reopened and granted. Service connection was also granted for left lower extremity, right lower extremity, and bilateral ankle disabilities. The Veteran did not have service-connected right hand cellulitis or low back disability. A 10 percent rating was assigned for bilateral foot disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disorder is as likely as not related to his service, including any in-service diagnosis of chondromalacia and complaints of right knee pain. Therefore, service connection for a right knee disability is granted.

The Veteran's case is being remanded for further examination and to provide the Veteran with another hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining records from Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, to determine if the Veteran's preexisting right knee disability was aggravated by his service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of reopening his service connection for back and right knee disorders, as well as his claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his left knee disorder. The appeals were based on secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of medical evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his current bilateral knee disability was chronically worsened by his service-connected right ankle disability.

The Board has granted service connection for arthritis of the left knee on a presumptive basis as it is shown to have been manifested within one year of separation from service.

The Veteran's left knee has been rated as noncompensable prior to March 24, 2007. Since December 5, 2007, the Veteran is entitled to a 10 percent rating for limited flexion and extension of the left knee.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. However, all of his remaining claims concerning his neck, back, left leg, right leg, left knee, and tinnitus need to be remanded due to incomplete service records.

The Veteran's preexisting bilateral hearing loss was aggravated by service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. There is no evidence of a chronic ankle or knee disability in the record.

The Board has received notification of the appellant's withdrawal of all issues on appeal and therefore dismisses the appeal.

The Board has determined that there is no competent evidence linking the Veteran's left knee disability or tinnitus to service, and thus denied both claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his service and thus denied all of his claims for service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric disability, left arm fracture, headaches, eye disability, hypertension, bilateral knee disability, and bilateral hearing loss. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or disease that would result in these disabilities.

The Veteran's osteomyelitis and bilateral knee disabilities are not service-connected. The Board found no evidence of chronicity in service, and the current conditions are attributed to post-service motor vehicle accident.