Knee decisions — 2025

Service connection for IBS is denied. The claim for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome is remanded for further evaluation.

The appeal for higher ratings for left and right knee conditions is remanded. The Board will obtain a new examination to determine the severity of these service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw it.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disorder and higher ratings for tinnitus, PFB, PTSD, and knee disabilities. It granted separate 10 percent ratings for left and right knee extension limitations as of January 9, 2020. The claims for intertrigo, gastrointestinal disorders, TDIU, and an earlier effective date for DEA were remanded.

The appeals for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the right knee and hypertension were dismissed due to procedural defects.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left knee disorder, right knee disorder, hypertension, GERD, asthma, and a compensable disability rating for conjunctivitis. The claims for degenerative arthritis of the left hip, degenerative arthritis of the right hip, a higher disability rating for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity were remanded.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection of left and right knee disabilities to correct a duty to assist error. The case will be reviewed again with additional evidence.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's right hip strain and patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee, as secondary to a service-connected left knee patellar tendon tear.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of right and left knee disabilities. The Board will consider new evidence in the future.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder, foot condition, shoulder condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board also remanded the claim for a higher rating for the left knee condition.

The veteran's service connection for arthritis in the hips, knees, and lumbar spine was granted. Other conditions were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's service connection for right knee strain was granted. The Board found that the veteran's right knee strain began during active service.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's bilateral knee tendonitis and strain, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the veteran.

The Board remanded all issues to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction for further development and adjudication.

The Board denied the veteran's motion to revise a previous decision that reduced his disability rating for left knee patella chondromalacia with chronic pain from 10% to noncompensable.

The veteran was granted a 50% rating for adjustment disorder with anxiety and service connection for right ankle disability. Service connection for hearing loss was denied, and other issues were remanded.

Service connection for the left ankle disability and scars from cyst removal on head is granted. All other conditions are either denied or remanded.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed disabilities, including right and left foot disorders, knee disorders, lower extremity disabilities (shin splints), and ankle disorders. The Veteran's daughter testified about injuries during Basic Training in 1977 due to improper footwear.

The veteran's right knee disability is service-connected, but the left knee disability is not.

The veteran's claim for service connection for left knee strain and left knee joint pain was granted. The Board found that the veteran's left knee condition began during active service.