Knee decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability, as the evidence did not support a finding of a current disability and there was no credible evidence that any claimed condition began during or is related to active duty.

The Board granted service connection for a left knee disability and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to the Veteran's service-connected chronic sinusitis, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for sinus, headache, right shoulder, left knee, and obstructive sleep apnea disabilities as the evidence did not support a finding of current diagnoses or a link to service.

The Board remands the claim for an initial compensable disability rating for right knee degenerative arthritis, to include limitation of flexion, due to a pre-decisional error and to obtain a more adequate medical examination.

The Board granted an effective date of September 3, 2019 for the service connection claims for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and IVDS, residuals of left foot surgery, scar of the left foot, painful scar of the left foot, tinnitus, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.

The Board granted service connection for a left knee disability, finding it to be secondary to the Veteran's already service-connected right knee disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating higher than 20 percent for his left knee disability based on the evidence of record, which showed that the Veteran's left knee range of motion had not been sufficiently limited to warrant a higher rating.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a right knee disability to obtain an additional medical opinion with a thorough rationale, as the previous VA medical opinion was found inadequate.

The Board granted service connection for lower back disability, neck disability (cervicalgia), and persistent depressive disorder with cannabis use disorder as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea was denied.

The Board remands the claims for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for intervertebral disc syndrome and degenerative arthritis with L4-5 herniated disc and L2-3 osteophytes, as well as right knee Osgood-Schlatter's disease, to obtain a more adequate medical examination.

The Board granted service connection for a left knee disability based on the evidence showing an in-service injury and its causative relationship to the current condition.

The Board granted service connection for a bilateral knee disability, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board remands the claims for a higher disability rating and special monthly compensation due to outstanding medical records, inconsistent examination findings, and the need for additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied an initial compensable rating for right knee arthritis with patellar subluxation, but granted a 30 percent initial rating for right knee arthritis with painful motion, limitation of flexion. The claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability was remanded.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and ratings for various conditions, granted an earlier effective date for left knee instability, and granted TDIU and DEA eligibility on and after April 27, 2021.

The Board granted service connection for a left knee disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as somatic symptom disorder.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for increased ratings of his right knee and tension headaches, resulting in the dismissal of both claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded certain issues.

The Board remands the claims for further development and to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted restoration of the 20% rating for the back disability and radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve of the right lower extremity, but denied increased ratings for other conditions.