Knee decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for right knee joint osteoarthritis, left knee total arthroplasty, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obstructive sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD, granted a TDIU from December 3, 2020, and denied service connection for various conditions.

The Board remands the claim for a new examination to determine the current severity of the service-connected left knee disability.

The Board granted a rating of 60 percent for the Veteran's left knee disability beginning October 26, 2018, but denied an increased rating prior to that date.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, allergic rhinitis, a back disability (chronic lower back pain), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a right knee disability (chronic right knee issues) as the evidence did not support a finding of a current diagnosis or a link to service.

The Board remands the claims for a new VA examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's service-connected hip and knee conditions, as the previous examinations did not adequately address additional functional impairment during flare-ups.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for further development, including scheduling examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a gynecological disability, heart disability, and bilateral knee disability to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the claims for service connection for a thoracolumbar spine (back) disorder, right hip disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder due to deficiencies in the previous decision and a duty to assist error.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee meniscal tear and DJD, an initial rating in excess of 20 percent from April 19, 2023, for right knee limitation of extension, a separate rating for right knee limitation of extension prior to April 19, 2023, an initial rating in excess of 10 percent from April 19, 2023, for right knee instability associated with meniscal tear and DJD, and a separate rating for right knee instability prior to April 19, 2023, as the Board erred by failing to obtain an adequate examination in adjudicating the Veteran's right knee disability claim.

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

The Board denied increased ratings greater than 20 percent for the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities, including limited flexion and extension.

The Board remanded the claims for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions and unclear evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left shoulder and right knee conditions.

The Board granted service connection for urinary frequency and voiding dysfunction, but denied service connection for a right knee disability.

The appeal for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent due to painful limitation of motion in the Veteran's service-connected left knee is dismissed, and the issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee instability and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) are remanded.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to higher ratings for lumbar strain, right knee replacement, right knee scar, and degenerative arthritis of the left knee for further development.

The Board denied service connection for a lung disorder, diagnosed as COPD, sleep apnea, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and left ear hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for all seven conditions as there was no evidence that any of the claimed disabilities were incurred in or caused by the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various bilateral conditions due to a need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Board granted a uniform evaluation of 30 percent for right knee instability and remanded the issues of entitlement to a separate rating for right knee removal of meniscal cartilage and a total disability rating, including on an extraschedular basis.