Knee Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disorder, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The decision found that new evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various knee and shoulder disabilities, as well as a back disability and hand condition are being remanded due to incomplete service medical records.

The veteran's appeal is denied for the issues of service connection for various conditions, with no new evidence provided to reopen previously denied claims.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 20 percent for the veteran's disability of the left knee, which was previously rated as residuals of a medial meniscectomy. The right first metacarpal fracture is currently rated as noncompensable.

The case is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's pre-existing right knee disability was aggravated during his service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records from the Audie Murphy VAMC in San Antonio.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left thumb disability, left knee arthritis, and right shoulder arthritis as no new and material evidence was received to reopen these claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a neck disability, low back disability, left knee disability, or TMJ. The claims for service connection are denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee condition and an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for headaches, post-open reduction internal fixation of a frontal sinus fracture. The veteran does not have a current left knee disability, and his headaches are not manifested by symptoms entitling him to a higher initial evaluation.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of her left knee sprain disability, currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's disabilities, including degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine and hypertension, do not meet the criteria for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes as they are not sufficiently disabling to prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the veteran's attempt to reopen his claim for service connection for a left knee disability, finding that no new and material evidence was submitted.

The Board found no persuasive medical evidence linking the veteran's left knee disorder to his service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability, finding that his injury during active duty in February 1980 was related to his current condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right knee disorder did not have its onset during active service or an applicable presumptive period, and is not otherwise related to disease or injury in service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for a right knee disorder is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed to his death, and thus grants service connection for the cause of his death.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss of the right ear, arthritis of multiple joints (to include knees and pelvis), and a left shoulder disability (claimed as arthritis).

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a change in personnel at the Board.

The Board found that the veteran's multiple joint pain, including his low back and bilateral ankles, knees, and great toes, is not related to his military service.