Knee decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for a right knee disability and remanded the claim for sleep apnea, while dismissing the appeal regarding PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for a right knee strain, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to an in-service injury.

The Board remands the claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left knee flexion and a compensable evaluation for left knee extension due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his bilateral knee conditions due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as the Veteran was unable to attend scheduled examinations during the evidentiary window on appeal and relevant medical records were not obtained.

The Board remands the claim for a right knee disability, to include as secondary to service-connected left knee patellar tendinitis and left ankle sprain, due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his right knee ACL tear, finding that the evidence did not support an increased rating.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities due to inadequate VA medical opinions and missing treatment records.

The Board granted service connection for left and right knee degenerative arthritis, and an effective date of April 25, 2019, but no earlier, for the grant of a 70 percent evaluation for unspecified anxiety disorder (UAD).

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for tinnitus, denied service connection for anus restriction as secondary to a service-connected disability, and denied increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis and lumbosacral strain and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve. The claims for service connection for right knee strain with osteoarthritis as secondary to service-connected disabilities and TDIU were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial ratings and service connection for various disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a left knee condition to ensure an adequate VA examination is conducted, addressing the Veteran's lay statements and any chronicity of care.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral ankle disorder, a bilateral knee disorder, sinusitis, and a liver disorder as there was no current diagnosis. The claims were also denied for the lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or disease.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for right knee strain to obtain a medical opinion on whether it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected low back disability.

The Board denied service connection for a back disorder, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, right foot disorder, and left foot disorder as there was no evidence of current disabilities related to these conditions or a causal relationship between the Veteran's active service and his claimed disorders.

The Board granted service connection for right knee anterior cruciate ligament tear with degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic, and meniscectomy based on the Veteran's in-service injuries.

The Board remands the service connection claims for various conditions due to outstanding VA and SSA records and a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.

The Board denied service connection for a stroke, left eye condition, and right knee condition as there was no evidence of an in-service event or injury related to these conditions, and the Veteran did not have current disabilities for these conditions during the appeal period.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection of various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy, knee osteoarthritis, COPD, and GERD.

The Board remands the claims for service connection of patellofemoral pain syndrome in both knees as secondary to a service-connected right ankle condition, due to an insufficient medical opinion regarding aggravation.