Knee Board decisions

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied, with the exception of a TDIU claim which is pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right knee conditions, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has granted service connection for the right knee disorder as secondary to a service-connected left knee disability and assigned a rating of 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including neuropathy/carpal tunnel syndrome, a low back disorder, bilateral knee disorders, and bilateral foot disorders. The decision found that there was no evidence of current disabilities or etiological links to military service.

The VA denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability, finding that there was no evidence showing a current right knee disability or any link between his service-connected right ankle disability and his claimed condition.

The Board found that the veteran's right knee disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. Service connection was granted, but no rating assigned.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The veteran's claims for service connection and a higher initial rating for the service-connected retropatellar pain syndrome of the left knee were granted, with an effective date of November 21, 2002. The issue of service connection for a right knee disability was also granted.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including sacroiliitis and multiple sclerosis with decreased sensation and ataxia in both upper extremities, do not meet the eligibility requirements for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to her blindness and anatomical loss of use of one or more extremities.

The Board found that the veteran's left knee replacement does not meet the criteria for a higher initial disability rating beyond 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and requests further examination for hypertension and left knee disorder.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for a left knee disorder, as secondary to service-connected chondromalacia patella of the right knee due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for stomach, right knee, low back, and right shoulder disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for left and right knee disorders, as well as his claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability, separate ratings for bilateral tinnitus, an initial evaluation in excess of zero percent for bilateral hearing loss, and an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for chondromalacia. The decision is final.

The VA determined that the veteran's right knee disability does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as it did not meet the criteria for more severe limitations such as subluxation or instability. The current evaluation is considered appropriate.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's left knee disability, finding that the current evaluation of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5257 is not supported by evidence of recurrent subluxation or lateral instability. The RO was asked to consider whether a separate, compensable rating could be assigned under any other diagnostic codes, including those related to arthritis and limitation of motion.

The Board found that the veteran's left knee disorder existed prior to service and was not permanently aggravated by service. The right knee disorder was also found to be unrelated to service.