Knee Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disorder as secondary to service-connected pes planus, and denied entitlement to increased ratings for bilateral pes planus. The Veteran's claims of frostbite of both feet, right leg condition, and onychomycosis were not addressed in the decision.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the Veteran does not have a current right knee disorder related to his active military service and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hip and knee conditions are not related to his military service or a service-connected disability, leading to denial of both claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to inadequate medical evidence addressing secondary service connection.

The Veteran's bilateral foot/leg disorders are service-connected, but his PTSD claim is denied due to lack of verified in-service stressors.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and a left knee disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the bilateral hips, knees, and lumbar spine is not related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee and foot conditions, finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Veteran's right knee disability was rated at 10 percent prior to February 13, 2004, and increased to 20 percent between February 13, 2004, and July 19, 2006. A separate evaluation of 20 percent for lateral laxity due to the right knee disability was granted. The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease received a compensable initial rating of 20 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including torn lateral meniscus of the right knee and bilateral hearing loss disability. The claim for service connection for nerve damage in the left arm was also denied. Service connection for arthritis of the right knee is addressed separately.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a video hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection were denied as the original decisions are final and cannot be reopened without a claim of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).,The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection were denied as the original decisions are final and cannot be reopened without a claim of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Veteran's service-connected tinea pedis is rated at a 10 percent evaluation, effective from the date of claim.

The Veteran's service-connected iliotibial band syndrome of the right knee is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for this condition. The evaluation takes into account her symptoms such as pain and limitation of motion without more severe manifestations like instability or arthritis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral knee condition is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for his left knee disability was granted, with a 10 percent rating assigned. The Veteran contends that he requires a brace and has limited employment due to the condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee chondromalacia and left shoulder impingement syndrome, as well as a compensable rating for his left ear hearing loss. The RO had previously granted service connection for these conditions but did not assign higher ratings.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD is granted, and the petition to reopen his left knee disorder claim is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability is service-connected as it was caused by a left knee injury sustained during service.