Knee Board decisions

The Board denied an increased evaluation for left knee arthritis and denied service connection for a right knee disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disorder, thoracic spine disorder, and left knee disorder due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected knee disabilities and tinea versicolor, as well as a TDIU rating. The veteran's combined service-connected disability rating was found to be 40 percent.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from engaging in substantial and gainful employment compatible with his education and work experience. Therefore, the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities are not met.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that the right knee disorder did not contribute substantially or materially to his death from respiratory disorder.

The Board has determined that the appellant's right knee disability and low back disability are related to service, with all reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the claimant. The claims for service connection are therefore granted.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the veteran's service-connected left knee arthrotomy, finding that his disability did not meet the criteria for such an increase.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board has granted a 60 percent rating for the veteran's post-operative meniscectomy right knee with arthritis, effective from February 28, 2000.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for hypertension with vascular heart disease and residuals of a right knee injury, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims based on her reserve/National Guard service.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a left knee injury. The claims for stomach disorder and hemorrhoids were denied as there is no competent medical evidence showing an etiological relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right knee disability was incurred during active service and is granted service connection.

The veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected post traumatic arthritis of the right knee. The Board has determined that additional development, including a VA examination and review of all relevant evidence, is necessary before this claim can be decided.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the increased evaluation for residuals of left femur fracture and the effective date prior to June 12, 2000.

The Board denied service connection for left hip and groin pain, including as secondary to an undiagnosed illness, and a knee disability. The evidence did not show the presence of chronic disabilities or their relationship to service.

The veteran's appeal for increased evaluations for his service-connected lumbar spine, left shoulder calcific tendonitis, and right knee disabilities has been granted. The highest evaluation available under the appropriate rating code (60 percent) is assigned for the lumbar spine disability.

The Board has granted service connection for DJD of the left knee with a rating of 10 percent effective from August 24, 2000. The veteran's claim was reopened based on new medical evidence submitted in January and December 1999.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current arthritis of both knees originated in service and granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disorder, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and chronic sexually transmitted diseases (claimed as herpes and genital warts), finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left knee disability is related to her service and grants service connection for this condition.