Knee Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for various conditions, including left ankle arthritis, bilateral knee arthritis, right hip condition (to include arthritis), and dizziness. The VA examiner found no evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability and a cardiovascular disorder, as well as his claim for an increased rating for dysthymic disorder. The Veteran did not have a current right knee disability or cardiovascular disorder that was incurred in service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if service connection should be granted for hypertension, gout, right knee disorder, low back disorder, and psychiatric disorder (PTSD).

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right knee, left knee, and low back disabilities are not related to her service or any service-connected conditions. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an examination to assess his employability given his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to grant the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disorder, including as secondary to her service-connected left knee disability. The decision is based on evidence showing that she had a chronic right knee disability during the appeal period and that it was related to her service or aggravated by her service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to consider whether an extraschedular evaluation is warranted due to marked interference with employment and frequent hospitalizations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess his current left knee disability and its relationship to service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral knee disorder and toe nails falling off, which he claims are secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The Board has determined that remand is necessary to develop these claims on a secondary basis.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to the Veteran's first period of active service and denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant's left knee disability is not related to his active military service and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn and dismissed due to the appellant's request for suspension of VA compensation until further notice.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to adjudication of the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder, including as secondary to his right knee disorder.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received to reopen the claims for service connection for low back disability and right knee disability. The Veteran's current low back disability is found to be at least as likely as not related to his lumbar strain during service, while there is no competent evidence showing a current bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's initial ratings for his left and right knee disabilities have been denied. The Veteran is currently rated at 20 percent for his left knee disability, effective February 22, 2004, and at 10 percent for his right knee disability prior to June 1, 2006, with a separate 10 percent evaluation assigned for right knee instability since that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability warrants a 10 percent rating, effective from the date of the claim.

The Veteran's appeal for higher initial evaluations for residuals of a right ankle fracture, right ankle scar, and residual numbness of the tip of the right middle finger due to suture has been denied.,The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for folliculitis.

The Veteran's left knee condition has improved, warranting a reduction from a 20 percent to a 10 percent rating. The current disability level does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.