Knee decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions but remanded the claim for headaches.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a separate rating for right knee instability prior to August 12, 2020, because the evidence did not show instability warranting a separate rating.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) because it needs more evidence to decide if OSA is related to the veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of various disabilities secondary to bilateral pes planus due to inadequate medical opinions.

The veteran's claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) was granted effective April 5, 2020.

Service connection for the left shoulder and right knee disabilities was denied. Service connection for the right ankle disability was granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was granted due to a service-connected mental disorder. Claims for left arm scar and right leg scar were denied due to lack of current disability. The claims for right knee condition and back condition were remanded for further examination.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities were denied, but the claim for nerve damage in the lower extremities was remanded for further development.

The veteran's claim for service connection for left knee degenerative joint disease is granted. The evidence shows a continuity of symptomatology since service.

The veteran's service connection for migraine headaches and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities were granted.

Service connection is granted for bilateral plantar fasciitis, right knee pain, bilateral shoulder pain, migraine headaches, and a sleep disorder secondary to PTSD. Service connection for bilateral hand arthritis is denied.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of headaches, back disorder, and right knee disorder due to inadequate medical opinions. The veteran will receive additional development.

The Board remanded all issues to correct errors in assisting the veteran, including obtaining missing records.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions and increased ratings for several disabilities. However, the claim for tinnitus was remanded.

The veteran's appeals for higher ratings and service connection were dismissed because the veteran withdrew them.

The veteran's appeal for service connection of left knee strain was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

The veteran withdrew their appeal for all claimed conditions, so the Board dismissed the case.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection of bronchial spasms and right knee condition to further develop the evidence.

The veteran's claim for service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis was granted. The claims for lumbar spine disability and a higher rating for left shoulder rotator cuff tear were denied.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left knee disability because there was no diagnosis or evidence that the knee pain impaired his ability to work.