Knee Board decisions

The Board has granted an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for the veteran's service-connected shell fragment wound to the left knee, Muscle Groups XIV and XV, with retained foreign bodies.

The Board found that the veteran's current left knee disorder was not present during service and is not related to any incident therein. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's current left knee disability is not related to an injury or disease in service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding service connection for a back disorder and a compensable rating for left knee strain. The case is being remanded for additional examination and review.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal due to his withdrawal of all issues except for the denial of an annual clothing allowance.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations. The issues of service connection for PTSD and a left knee disorder are pending.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected residuals of left knee injury and denied reopening the claim for chronic low back disability.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical examination and ensuring compliance with VCAA notice requirements.

The Board has granted a 40 percent evaluation for the residuals of GSW to the left knee, effective from March 2000. The veteran also received a noncompensable evaluation for traumatic arthritis of the left knee joint.

The Board found that the reduction in disability rating for the left knee was properly implemented and concluded that a compensable rating is not warranted. The claim for service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Board found no additional disability resulting from the veteran's injuries in April and July 1996, as his current symptoms were attributed to pre-existing conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for eczema, but denied the other claims due to lack of evidence linking the current conditions to military service.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for chondromalacia, left knee. Service connection for hematuria is denied as there was no underlying organic pathology manifested by the condition during service or after service discharge.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding service connection for various conditions. The case is now remanded for additional examinations and analysis.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected internal derangement of the left knee is being remanded due to the need for more recent medical records and a new examination.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant (or his representative) has withdrawn it.

The veteran's claims for direct service connection, secondary service connection, and an effective date prior to March 27, 2002 for a 60% evaluation of left knee disability are REMANDED due to the need for additional development.

The Board has ordered the case back to the RO for compliance with VCAA requirements and additional development of evidence, including a VA examination.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, right knee disability, and a higher evaluation for his psychiatric disability.

The Board has granted service connection for sexual dysfunction on a secondary basis due to diabetes mellitus. The issues of left shoulder bursitis and arthritis of the knees are remanded to the RO.