Knee Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current liver disorder or retropatellar tendonitis of the right knee, and therefore denied both claims.

The case is being remanded to the RO for further development of evidence related to the veteran's service-connected low back pain and left knee arthritis, including with orthopedic and neurological examinations. The veteran will be provided an opportunity to respond to any supplemental statements of the case.

The veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for his right and left knee disabilities, as well as service connection for a back disorder secondary to his knee disabilities, were denied by the RO. The RO continued the current 10 percent disability evaluations for both knees and denied service connection on a direct basis.

The Board denied the veteran's requests for increased evaluations for his left knee and right hand disabilities, finding that they do not warrant ratings higher than the currently assigned 30 percent and 10 percent, respectively.

The veteran's conditions do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing or special home adaptations due to his ability to walk without assistance and lack of significant visual disability.

The Board found that the appellant did not have a right eye disability during active duty service and there are no residuals of a right eye injury sustained during inactive duty training in May 1992. The claim for service connection for the residuals of a right eye injury was denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging for a VA orthopedic examination to assess the nature and severity of his service-connected residuals of a right knee meniscectomy. The RO must also ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further proceedings, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging for VA examinations. The claims for higher initial ratings for left knee and right index finger disabilities are also being considered.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's right and left knee disorders, currently rated at 20% and 10%, respectively.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and for further clarification of claims.

The Board denied an increased disability evaluation for the veteran's residuals of fracture of the right femur with arthritis of the right knee, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5255.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability and low back disability. However, the evidence does not establish service connection for either condition.

The veteran's basic eligibility for nonservice-connected disability pension is denied because he did not meet the legal requirements set forth in 38 U.S.C.A. § 1541 and 38 C.F.R. § 3.314(b)(1).

The Board denied an increased rating for a left knee disorder, finding that the current clinical findings do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD effective April 12, 1993 and denied service connection for right knee disability. The veteran withdrew his appeal on the issue of right knee disability prior to the issuance of the decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development, including verification of stressors claimed by the appellant.

The Board has determined that there is no confirmed diagnosis of right ankle, right knee, or left elbow disabilities. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The veteran's claim for a temporary total disability evaluation due to her right knee condition was denied as she did not meet the criteria under 38 C.F.R. § 4.30.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected knees were denied. The RO found that the current 20% and 10% disability evaluations for the right and left knee, respectively, are appropriate based on the schedular criteria.