Knee Board decisions

The veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for residuals of a right total knee arthroplasty, currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling, was remanded for additional evidence and examination.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for the service-connected left knee disability, as the evidence did not show that the Veteran's condition warranted a higher rating.

The appeal is remanded to obtain additional evidence and ensure compliance with previous Board remand instructions.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not warrant increased ratings for any of the periods under consideration.

The Board denied service connection for breast cancer, PTSD, bilateral wrist disorder, low back disorder, right foot disorder, and right knee disorder as the evidence did not show that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active duty for training (ACDUTRA) or inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for flatfeet, left knee arthritis, and right ankle disorder as the current 10 percent ratings were found to be appropriate given the severity of his symptoms.

The Board remands the case for additional development to ensure a more accurate assessment of the veteran's right knee and left ankle disabilities.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased evaluation for chronic allergic conjunctivitis with dry eye syndrome.

The veteran's claims for service connection for chest pain, a back condition, hypertension, and a right knee disorder are being remanded for additional development and adjudication.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for proper scheduling of a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's GERD/hiatal hernia was incurred in active service, and the right knee disability resulted in no more than slight limitation of motion.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a low back condition, and bilateral knee condition as the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the service-connected left knee patellofemoral syndrome with chronic strain, but denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the service-connected acne with scarring. The claims for service connection for sleep disorder and spinal degenerative joint disease are being remanded.

The Board remands the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's bilateral hip and left knee disabilities are related to his service, including a motorcycle accident in service.

The Board denied service connection for a spinal disorder, headaches, and an increased rating for the right knee as these conditions were not shown to be related to service or secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for deep vein thrombosis of the left leg, sleep apnea, and post-traumatic stress disorder as there was no competent medical evidence establishing a link to active service.

The appeal is remanded for a VA examination to determine if the veteran has a current left knee disability related to service.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine and bilateral knee disability as there was no evidence of chronicity during active service, no evidence of arthritis to any degree within the first year following service, and no competent medical evidence that linked the current back or knee disorders to service.

The veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease is not compensable, while his GERD warrants a 30 percent evaluation.

The Board remanded the case to the RO for additional development of the record.