Knee Board decisions

The Board has determined that the reductions in ratings for deep vein thrombosis of the left leg and residuals of a left knee injury were not warranted, as there was insufficient evidence to support these reductions.

The Board has determined that the appellant's bilateral knee disorder is related to steroid treatment for her service-connected cervical spinal disability, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities, finding that the current manifestations of these conditions do not warrant higher evaluations.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation for patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board Hearing.

The Board has determined that there is no medical evidence of record showing the veteran has any of the claimed conditions, and thus service connection for gastritis, UTI, hearing loss, left knee disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, or lumbar spine disorder cannot be established.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from engaging in substantial and gainful employment compatible with his education and work experience, thus denying a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain, currently rated at 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability for service connection purposes associated with residuals of stress changes of the mid femurs, knees, or calcanei.

The veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease is rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating available under current VA regulations. The Board found that his flexion was to 120 degrees and did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's left knee disability, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current left knee disorder and residuals of a fracture of the left ring finger were not incurred during active service. The preponderance of evidence does not support these claims.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed disabilities are not related to his military service and denied all claims for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis of hands, shoulders, knees, ankles, and cervical spine, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right and left knees are characterized by full range of motion, with no significant arthritic changes. The veteran is denied a compensable initial rating for his bilateral knee conditions.,The veteran's tinea versicolor of the face, ears, and toes is characterized by scaling, flaking, and itching, as well as mild facial pigmentation. He is denied an increased rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for secondary service connection for right knee disability and an increased evaluation for left knee disability. The decision is pending further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's arthritis of the knees is related to an injury sustained during service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for secondary service connection for left AKA, finding that his condition is not related to a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral chondromalacia of the knees was incurred in service and grants his claim for service connection.

The VA has determined that the veteran's right knee disorder does not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent, as there is no evidence of severe painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection of a low back disability secondary to his left knee disability and an increased evaluation for his left knee disability, finding that new and material evidence had not been presented to reopen the claim for a low back disability and that the criteria for an increased rating were not met.