Knee Board decisions

The Board found no evidence of current back, cervical spine, right knee, or right hip disorders related to service. The veteran's claims for these conditions were denied.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee sprain and sinus tachycardia, both rated at 10 percent. The initial ratings have been granted but are not increased.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diagnosed conditions, including arthritis of the shoulders, cervical and lumbar disc disease, bilateral knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and hypertension are related to his active service. The appeal is granted for these issues.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's left knee disability, finding that the current 20% evaluation adequately compensates his symptoms and functional loss.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation on the basis of need for aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disorder, degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine (secondary to left thigh disorder), rosacea, and blepharitis and trichiasis in both eyes. The claim for service connection for a left hip disorder was also denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle, left knee, and bilateral flat feet conditions were denied. His claim for higher ratings of his service-connected left foot condition was also denied.

The veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities render him unemployable, as he has not worked since his total knee replacement in November 1997.

The Board denied the veteran's claims to reopen his service connection for left and right knee disorders, finding no new and material evidence presented.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed back, hip, ankle, foot, and right knee disorders are not related to her service-connected left knee injury. The claims for secondary service connection have been denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability, finding that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for various knee, shoulder, back, and hand disorders. The veteran is advised to provide records of his treatment in June 2005 and undergo an orthopedic examination.

The Board found that the veteran's left knee disorder is not related to service or a service-connected disability, and denied his claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed chronic back disability and bilateral knee disabilities are not service-connected, as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The claim for secondary service connection for a bilateral knee disability due to a back disability is also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left knee disability originated during active service and grants entitlement to service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder, bilateral knee disability, and residuals of a low back injury. The claim for residuals of ankle sprains was reopened but not granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and service personnel records. The veteran's right hip disability will be reviewed in conjunction with his already service-connected right knee scar.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected residuals of a left knee injury do not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board found that the veteran's right knee disability does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent, as he currently has full and normal range of motion.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions are not service connected, with no exposure to herbicide agents and no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and military service.