Knee decisions — 2025

The Board denied increased disability ratings for the Veteran's left and right knee strains, as well as a higher rating for right knee instability. The Board remanded the claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection claims related to allergic rhinitis, migraines, right knee condition, and back condition.

The Board granted service connection for left and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, but denied increased ratings for chronic bronchitis with shortness of breath, erectile dysfunction, and a higher rate of special monthly compensation. A 50 percent rating was granted for migraine headaches.

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

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a back disability, and a right knee disability due to procedural errors in scheduling VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for an anxiety disorder due to insufficient evidence of a current disability and no nexus to service. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for an increased initial disability rating for atopic dermatitis, service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and service connection for right knee strain due to deficiencies in the evidence of record.

The Board granted service connection for left knee osteoarthritis, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board granted service connection for hypothyroidism and remanded several claims, while dismissing or denying the rest.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral foot, left knee, and left ankle disabilities, allowing the attorney to receive a fee based on past-due benefits awarded.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the service connection of degenerative arthritis of the spine with scoliosis, right and left lower extremity sciatica, as well as service connection for a left knee condition, right knee condition, bilateral pes planus, and hallux valgus left foot.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his back, left knee, and right knee disabilities as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current disability levels.

The Board denied service connection for a migraine or headache disability and various joint disabilities as there is no evidence of the claimed conditions during service or since separation.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including ankle, foot, back, and various musculoskeletal issues due to the lack of evidence showing a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied an increased rating for the residuals of right knee surgery and a compensable disability rating for the Veteran's right knee scar.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and service connection, except for tinnitus which was granted.

The Board remands the claim for entitlement to service connection for a right knee condition, as it finds that there is a need to obtain an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's right knee condition was aggravated by her service-connected left knee and low back disabilities.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of April 20, 2001, for the award of service connection for left foot bunion, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome and degenerative arthritis.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of a right knee condition due to an inadequate VA examination and the need for further development.

The Board remands the appeal to obtain an addendum opinion addressing whether the Veteran's left knee disabilities are at least as likely as not due to or aggravated by his service-connected right knee disability, specifically focusing on the effect of any altered gait.