Knee Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee tendonitis and granted a 10 percent rating for her hearing loss in the left ear, effective March 26, 1998.

The Board has determined that service connection is granted for residuals of umbilical hernia repair, as the Veteran had a pre-existing condition at entry into service and there is no clear and unmistakable evidence to rebut this presumption. The other two issues regarding right ankle and knee injuries are denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran has a right knee disability and granted service connection for it. The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome claim was denied as there is no evidence of an undiagnosed illness due to active duty in the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and a left knee disorder. The claim for reopening of a previously denied claim for lumbosacral strain was also denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's left leg/knee disorder was not incurred or aggravated during military service and denied his claim.

The Veteran's claimed bilateral knee and back disabilities were not shown to be related to service. The Board found no evidence of chronicity or continuity of symptomatology after service.

The Veteran is seeking an increased evaluation for her service-connected left knee disorder, which was initially rated at 10 percent. The current evaluation of 10 percent has been assigned since November 1, 2006.

The Veteran's headaches have not resulted in very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks, preventing him from holding down employment. His service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to his ability to work in security.

The Veteran's tinnitus and low back disorder are service-connected, but his bilateral knee disorder claim is denied as new evidence does not establish a link to service.

The appeal based on the October 12, 1971 rating decision for service connection of a bilateral knee disorder is denied as it was subsumed by an August 15, 1973 Board decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the need for regular aid and attendance, but not housebound status. Special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance is granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's left knee scar does not meet any criteria for a compensable rating under VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities, and thus denied an initial compensable rating.

The Veteran's right knee disorder is not found to meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent, as it does not demonstrate extension limited to 15 degrees or flexion limited by 45 degrees. The current disability picture does not warrant additional ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to July 22, 2002.

The Veteran's appeal for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for residuals of a left total knee arthroplasty is denied as there is no evidence of chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness in the left lower extremity.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder and left knee disorders, finding new and material evidence. The VA will now review these claims de novo.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral knee disorder, finding that the preexisting condition existed prior to service and did not worsen during service.

The Veteran's chronic low back strain was rated at 40 percent effective November 13, 2008. The claim for an increased rating for torn medial meniscus of the right knee and residuals of torn left knee ligaments were denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis, left knee osteoarthritis, and lumbar spine DDD are not related to his active duty service.

The Board found no evidence of a right knee disorder during service and concluded that the current condition is not related to service. The Veteran's claim for service connection was denied.