Knee Board decisions

The VA determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a chronic joint disorder or an undiagnosed chronic disability, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The VA has determined that a separate compensable rating for the veteran's right knee scar is not warranted based on the current evidence of record.

The Board has determined that the veteran's impairment of the right knee and leg is not related to service or his service-connected dermatophytosis of the feet, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The veteran's claims are being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his knee conditions and determine their etiology.

The Board has determined that additional VA and private medical records are needed to properly adjudicate the veteran's claims for service connection. The veteran is also required to provide information about any relevant treatment he received outside of VA.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions to determine the relationship between his current low back and right knee disabilities and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination of the veteran's left knee disability. The veteran is requested to provide updated medical records, undergo an orthopedic examination, and have her claim reviewed based on de novo consideration.

The veteran's right knee disability, which was secondary to her service-connected left knee disability, did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation prior to April 2, 2003.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current bilateral knee disability to his service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The VA has determined that the veteran's left knee disability, including arthritis and instability, warrants a 30 percent evaluation based on instability. The arthritis alone does not meet the criteria for an increased rating.

The Board denied an increased rating for COPD, finding that the veteran's pulmonary function tests did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The claims for initial ratings of 20% and above for acromioclavicular degenerative joint disease with impingement syndrome of both shoulders, and for patellofemoral arthritis of the right knee were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disorder and a back disorder, finding that his current conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the preponderance of the evidence is against the claims for a higher rating for the residuals of right knee and left shoulder injuries, resulting in denial.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further examination. Service connection will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right elbow, left elbow, right knee, hip, eye injuries, and hearing loss. The ratings for his right clavicle fracture residuals and right index finger injury were also not granted.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a left knee disability, which he claimed was secondary to his service-connected right knee disability. The evidence did not support the claim.

The Board denied service connection for arthritis of the right knee, indentation of the right leg, and pain in the right eye due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or a relationship to service.

The Board found no evidence of a bilateral knee disorder or hypertension in service, and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that either condition was incurred during active duty. The claim for service connection is therefore denied.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, right hip strain, left hip strain, and herpes simplex (Type A & B). The veteran's claims for left knee disability, groin disability, and removal of warts on the left elbow were also granted. Service connection was denied for other conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected left knee internal derangement, currently evaluated as 20 percent disabling. The evidence did not show severe impairment.