Knee decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for right knee degenerative arthritis, left knee degenerative arthritis, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, RLE sciatic radiculopathy, LLE sciatic radiculopathy, headache condition, and neck condition (manifested by pain with functional loss that can affect earning capacity).

The claim for service connection for a bilateral knee condition is remanded due to the RO's failure to substantially comply with previous remand directives.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for the service-connected left and right knee disabilities, as well as the issues of entitlement to a TDIU due to service-connected disability and special monthly compensation (SMC), to include based on the regular need for the aid and attendance of another person or on account of being housebound.

The Board denied service connection for various bilateral musculoskeletal conditions and obstructive sleep apnea as they were not related to the Veteran's service or a service-connected disability.

The Board granted an initial evaluation of 20 percent for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve, as well as a 20 percent rating for right knee joint osteoarthritis with limitation of extension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her left knee condition, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board granted a temporary total disability rating for treatment of the Veteran's service-connected left knee patellofemoral DJD following surgery on February 10, 2023.

The Board remands the service connection claims for left knee osteoarthritis, right knee meniscal tear with osteoarthritis, and varicose veins of both lower extremities due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including left and right shoulder strain, left and right hip pain, left and right knee pain, low back pain, and headaches, to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and irritable bowel syndrome under the PACT Act. The Veteran was also granted a 20% disability rating for patellofemoral pain syndrome in both knees and a 70% initial disability rating for chronic adjustment disorder with depressed mood.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral knee, back, bilateral foot, and left shoulder disorders as further development is needed to address the Veteran's lay statements regarding the onset and continuity of symptomatology.

The Board denied service connection for acid reflux, right and left hip, right and left knee, and right ankle disabilities as the evidence did not support a finding of chronic disability during or related to active duty.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a left knee condition due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, as well as a TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection for a left shoulder injury was granted, while the claims for increased ratings for his left knee injuries were denied.

The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral strain and remanded the claims for bilateral flat foot with achilles tendinitis, eczema, tinea pedis, right foot hallux valgus, and left knee osteoarthritis.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for right knee instability and right knee joint osteoarthritis, and the Board dismissed these claims.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral knee pain and right knee patella pain was dismissed as moot, but the claims were readjudicated in an August 2025 rating decision which granted service connection with an effective date of October 31, 2019.

The Board denied the claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for granting service connection for pneumonia and upper respiratory infection and right knee status post arthroscopy ACL reconstruction surgery.

The Board granted service connection for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy but denied service connection for a right shoulder disability. The claims for readjudication of the right and left knee disabilities were remanded.