Knee Board decisions

The veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and a right knee disorder were denied as there was no evidence of current disabilities, and the in-service complaints did not result in chronic conditions.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings regarding the right knee disability and TDIU are remanded for further development.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities do not warrant ratings in excess of 20 percent and 10 percent, respectively. Service connection was granted for an adjustment disorder with depressed mood as secondary to the service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for arthritis of the left knee, hands, and feet as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development, including obtaining relevant records from the Social Security Administration.

The veteran's chronic undiagnosed illness manifested by joint pain in the bilateral hands, knees, and feet is presumed to have been incurred during active military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities were denied because new and material evidence was not received to reopen the previously denied claims.

The case was remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's right knee and low back disabilities.

The veteran's claims for service connection for spina bifida and a right knee disability (degenerative joint disease, right knee) were denied. The claim for tinea pedis was granted at 10%, while the claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, left knee chondromalacia patella, and left knee limitation of flexion were all denied.

The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for a bilateral knee disability, but ultimately determined that a bilateral knee disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The left varicocele did not warrant a compensable rating.

The Board found that new and material evidence was received to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD, but not for hearing loss, a left knee disorder, or subcutaneous lumps. The claims for chronic prostatitis and urinary disorder were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disorder and bilateral foot disorder, finding that there was no evidence of chronic disorders in service or a medical nexus between active duty service and current complaints.

The veteran's left and right knee chondromalacia patella were denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent as the conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral knee disability as it is not related to the veteran's service or his service-connected low back disability. The Board also denied an increased rating for the veteran's low back disability and an earlier effective date for service connection of depressive disorder.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were partially denied, with a 30 percent evaluation granted for headaches.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for claimed residuals of leg injuries, finding no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability, chronic neck and hip disabilities, bilateral tendonitis, bilateral heel disability, left ear hearing loss, peripheral neuropathy, and chronic eye disability. However, it granted service connection for a skin disability due to in-service exposure to sunlight and chemical irritants.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's knee, shoulder, tinnitus, and headache conditions, but granted a 10% rating for gastroesophageal reflux with hiatal hernia.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disorder and to reopen his claim for bilateral hallux valgus with hammertoe deformities of the lesser digits, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including atrial fibrillation, knots under arms (lipomas), leg disorder (weak legs, knee arthralgias), memory loss, skin cancer, and pulmonary disorder (shortness of breath) as they were not shown to be related to his active military service or any herbicide exposure.