Knee decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including high cholesterol, hypertension, and various musculoskeletal issues, as well as a compensable rating for acne vulgaris and migraine.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's right and left knee conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on painful motion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for hypertension and a separate rating for right knee instability, and dismissed his claim for TDIU as moot.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee osteoarthritis and prior to June 25, 2018, for left knee arthroplasty.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for hepatitis C, a respiratory disability, a low back disability, and a cervical spine disability, as well as higher ratings for the left knee and right ankle disabilities, due to inadequate medical opinions.

All appeals for initial ratings and service connection have been withdrawn by the Veteran's representative.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased initial ratings for his left knee disability and instability, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable criteria.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee limitation of extension, and right knee instability due to insufficient evidence regarding flare-ups and functional loss.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for instability of the left knee from July 10, 2014, to February 6, 2021.

The appeal for an increased rating for the left knee disability under the modernized review system is dismissed.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's pes planus with plantar fasciitis and remanded claims for service connection for right knee, left knee, right ankle, left ankle, and left hip conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and initial rating due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for left knee strain as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee strain with patellofemoral syndrome, and also granted initial ratings of 30 percent for right knee strain with patellofemoral syndrome, cervical strain, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's left hip, right hip, left foot, right foot, left knee, right knee, and low back disabilities as secondary to his service-connected varicose veins and bilateral ankle disabilities.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a higher rating for left knee meniscal tear with degenerative arthritis and a baker's cyst, as well as service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, due to deficiencies in VA's duty to assist.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, an acquired psychiatric disability including depression, and right knee pain.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders to ensure a complete record is available, including an appropriate VA examination.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for a left knee disability due to the lack of evidence showing a current disability.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected orthopedic disabilities was granted.

The Board granted service connection for a right knee disability and bilateral onychomycosis, as secondary to bilateral tinea pedis, while denying or remanding the other issues.