Knee decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability as the evidence did not support that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a right knee condition to obtain an adequate medical opinion that considers the complete record and provides sufficient rationale.

The appeal was dismissed as the May 2023 rating decision was for backfill purposes only and did not constitute an adjudicative decision subject to appellate review.

The Board granted a clothing allowance for the neck brace and right shoulder sling, but denied it for the left knee brace.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance, granting special monthly compensation.

The Board remands the claim for an increased rating for a right knee condition to obtain an adequate VA examination.

The veteran withdrew all appeals related to the claims for initial disability evaluations and service connection.

The Board granted service connection for a bilateral knee disability, manifesting as pain, due to its onset during a period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA).

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left shoulder impingement syndrome with bursitis, right shoulder impingement syndrome with bursitis, lumbosacral strain, and neck strain to allow for additional development of evidence.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, while denying service connection for hypertension, a left arm disability, a left lower extremity neurological disability, a right lower extremity neurological disability, and left knee pain. The Board also granted ratings of 70%, 10%, and 30% for posttraumatic stress disorder with unspecified depressive disorder, dry eye syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease with irritable bowel syndrome, respectively.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic bronchitis, COPD, and right knee osteoarthritis due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for left and right knee degenerative arthritis, denied a compensable rating for migraine headaches, and remanded claims for service connection for a left shoulder disability, low back disability, and an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, a right knee disability, and a left knee disability as secondary to the right knee. The decision was based on evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation and a nexus to current disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, left knee disability, and pes planus as the evidence did not support the presence of these conditions during or after service.

The Board denied service connection for multiple musculoskeletal conditions, including the cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, left and right ankles, hips, shoulders, and right knee.

The claims for service connection for left knee arthritis, right knee arthritis, obstructive sleep apnea, and PTSD are remanded for readjudication based on new and relevant evidence.

The Board granted an effective date of October 13, 2019, for the award of service connection for left knee retropatellar pain syndrome, limitation of extension.

The Board denied service connection for a left knee condition and a higher initial rating for bilateral hearing loss, currently rated as noncompensable (0 percent disabling).

The Board denied a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss and remanded the claims for service connection, an initial compensable rating for a bilateral eye disorder, and other orthopedic conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for left lateral knee, old healed linear hyperpigmented scar and service connection for residuals of right leg fracture.