Knee Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine and degenerative joint disease of the right knee have been denied as there is no evidence of arthritis or chronic residuals of influenza in service, and any current conditions are not otherwise etiologically related to such service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding no evidence of a causal link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for multiple sclerosis and denied the other issues on appeal. The Veteran is currently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, which had its onset during his active service.

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

The Veteran's initial ratings for right knee degenerative joint disease and varus instability of the right knee were granted at 10%. The rating for migraine headaches remains at zero percent. The rating for left knee degenerative joint disease is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee disability is rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the current evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disorders, as well as an eye disorder. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was also denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The claim for a back disorder was not reopened.

The Veteran's appeal for increased evaluations for his knee and back conditions was denied. The right knee disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, the left knee disorder at 40 percent, and the low back disorder at 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for reopening service connection for arthritis of the hands, chronic upper and lower back pains with degenerative changes, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The decision also addressed claims for service connection for arthritis and bursitis of the hips and knees.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions regarding his ability to perform daily self-care functions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for gout of the left foot and left knee, finding no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities have been evaluated based on the severity of his symptoms and limitations. The RO has determined that a higher rating is not warranted for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development, including a lack of VA examination for current lumbar spine and right knee disabilities. The Veteran is requested to provide any relevant medical records and undergo VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the claim of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for a right knee disability with a history of Osgood-Schlatter's Disease, with a separate and additional evaluation of 10 percent due to arthritis is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for corrective VCAA notice.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee arthropathy and left hip disability were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the criteria provided.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a current VA examination to determine the current level of disability due to his service-connected left knee and low back disorders.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are addressed in the decision. The Board found that new and material evidence has been received to reopen several previously denied claims, but did not grant any of the individual claims due to lack of evidence supporting the claims or because they were otherwise not supported by the preponderance of the evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left knee disability is causally linked to his multiple parachute jumps during service, and thus grants service connection for a status-post left knee replacement. The lung disease claim remains pending as additional development is needed.