Knee decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for a left knee disability as the evidence did not support a finding that it began during active service or was related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a left knee disability due to an inadequate VA examination and the need for additional development.

The Board denied service connection for right knee condition, left knee condition, atrial fibrillation, ulcer condition, and headaches as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or a link to the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands all claims for further development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for examinations to determine the severity of his bilateral shin splints and any right knee or lower leg disorder other than his service-connected right shin splint.

The Board granted service connection for a left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, and right knee disorder based on their direct relation to the Veteran's active service. The Board also granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with bipolar I disorder.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the service connection of a postoperative residual painful scar, right hypothenar laceration and remanded claims for service connection for left knee strain and right knee strain.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including headaches, shoulder and knee conditions, pelvic pain, uterus issues, and a low back disability, to ensure adequate medical examinations are conducted.

The Board remands the claim for a new examination to provide adequate range of motion measurements, including during flare-ups.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for eligibility to direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits granted in a July 2023 Board decision and effectuated in a January 2024 rating decision.

The appeal for entitlement to service connection for a left knee disorder was dismissed due to the Veteran's untimely filing of his notice of disagreement.

The Board remands the claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee compartment syndrome, service connection for an esophageal disorder (Barrett's esophagus), and service connection for a skin disorder of the bilateral feet, to include recurrent fungal disease and blisters, as further development is necessary.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a back disorder and left knee disorder to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors and ensure compliance with a Joint Motion for Partial Remand.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease, and the Veteran's current disabilities were not shown to be related to his active service.

The Board denied service connection for left knee, right knee, and lower back disabilities as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by the Veteran's active military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left knee instability, right knee instability, and bilateral plantar fasciitis to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, right shoulder DJD, and right wrist sprain but granted a 10% rating for residuals of medial meniscus tear in the right knee. The Veteran was also awarded TDIU from February 29, 2020.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for pes planus, bilateral foot, patellofemoral pain syndrome of both knees, loss of right ovary and fallopian tube, and entitlement to special monthly compensation based on loss of use.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as anxiety. The claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal disabilities were remanded due to the need for VA examinations.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of April 8, 2020, for the award of service connection for right and left knee strain and tinnitus, as well as ratings of 20 percent for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The appeal for service connection for various conditions was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.