Knee decisions — 2025

The veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disorders were granted. The claim for lumbar spine disorder was remanded.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for several conditions were denied, but they were granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The veteran's claim for service connection for a herniated disc in the cervical spine was denied. The claims for hypertension, back condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, and bilateral foot conditions were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss, shin splints, and higher ratings for knee and back conditions. The claim for PTSD was remanded.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating due to inadequate examinations and missing evidence.

The Board remanded the veteran's appeal to obtain additional medical records and correct errors in assisting the veteran.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of various IBM conditions and right knee osteoarthritis due to inadequate medical opinions. The veteran will receive a new evaluation.

The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was dismissed. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was granted. Claims for right knee, low back, neck, left arm, and right arm disabilities were remanded.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings but granted a separate rating of 10 percent for left knee instability. The issue of total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for low back, left knee, right knee, right hip, and left hip conditions. The Board found that VA must provide examinations for these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's right knee condition, left knee condition, pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and tinnitus.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tension headaches was granted. All other claims were denied or remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were mostly denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder was remanded.

The veteran's service connection claims for right and left knee osteoarthritis were granted.

The Board denied all claims for increased ratings related to the veteran's left knee conditions.

The veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for right and left knee conditions has been remanded. The VA needs to conduct further examinations.

The veteran's service connection claims for left knee patellofemoral syndrome, right ankle lateral collateral ligament strain, and left shoulder disability were granted. The claim for an increased rating for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome was denied, but a separate 10 percent rating for persistent instability of the right knee was granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of right wrist, low back, right ankle, and right knee conditions due to errors in the initial decision process.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and left knee disability were denied. The claim for service connection for bilateral eye disability, including keratoconus and corneal opacity, was remanded.

The veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of right knee degenerative arthritis with Osgood-Schlatter's disease was denied. The earliest possible effective date is October 19, 2022.