Knee Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including psychiatric disability, gynecological disability, bilateral foot and ankle disabilities, right shoulder and jaw disorders, chronic headaches, allergies, and hearing loss. The decision also addressed presumptive service connection claims based on undiagnosed illnesses.

The veteran's right knee disability is currently manifested by painful range of motion, moderate medial instability, arthritis and a mild antalgic limp. The Board has granted service connection for the right knee disability and assigned an initial 30 percent rating.

The Board found no evidence of a current left foot, bilateral knee, or left hip condition related to service. The veteran's claims for these conditions were denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary due to new evidence submitted by the veteran and a need for a VA examination.

The veteran's claim for SMC at the housebound rate was granted effective April 27, 1987. The veteran is entitled to this benefit due to his service-connected disabilities and inability to manage daily activities without assistance.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin rash, arthritis of the right knee, and arthritis of the left knee as there is no evidence of chronic conditions during or after military service.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his right knee disability is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and consideration.

The VA determined that the veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for right and left knee strains were denied, as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or findings attributable to these conditions.

The Board has determined that the appellant's chronic residuals of in-service injuries to the shoulders, right knee, and left ankle are service-connected. Additionally, it is found that his preexisting bilateral foot disorder was aggravated by service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development and adjudication of his claims, including obtaining additional records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidence and need for further development, including obtaining lay statements from service comrades and a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and no link to current symptoms. The Board also noted that arthritis could not be presumed as a chronic disease.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his postoperative anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction of the left knee with slight instability, currently rated at 20 percent. The issue of service connection for traumatic arthritis of the left knee was also addressed and granted.

The Board granted service connection for asthma effective from February 19, 1984. The veteran's claims for right knee and left ankle disorders were denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The veteran's claims of increased ratings for his knee and wrist disabilities, as well as service connection for hip and back disorders, are pending.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a Travel Board Hearing. The case will be returned to the Board if necessary.

The Board has granted initial evaluations of 100 percent for the service-connected status post arthroplasties of each knee from December 1, 2002 to September 17, 2003 and separate disability ratings of 30 percent for each knee beginning on September 18, 2003.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a lack of adequate medical evidence supporting the veteran's claims.

The veteran's service-connected left total knee arthroplasty renders him unable to obtain and retain substantially gainful employment as a TV/ radio repairman.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic left knee disorder in service and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.