Knee decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for right knee arthritis because there was no evidence linking the condition to an event, injury, or disease during service.

The veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings and TDIU was dismissed because the veteran withdrew all claims.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for left knee disability was denied, but a separate 10% rating for left knee instability was granted.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal because the VA Form 10182 was not filed on time and good cause for an extension was not shown.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee conditions, including osteoarthritis. The Board found that a remand is required to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error and to afford the Veteran with an adequate VA examination.

The Board remanded all issues to address a duty-to-assist error and locate missing private treatment records.

The appeal for service connection of the veteran's left knee condition is remanded. The Board found that a medical examination was not provided despite the Veteran's credible assertions and evidence.

The veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for knee conditions were denied. The appeals for service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities were dismissed due to untimely filing. The appeals for bilateral shoulder disabilities and sleep apnea were remanded.

The veteran was granted a 20% rating for painful scars on the right knee but denied a higher rating for degenerative arthritis of the right knee.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a back condition, and a left knee condition. It also denied a compensable rating for right knee scars.

The Board remanded all issues on appeal, including service connection for various conditions. The Veteran's claims will be re-evaluated after additional development of his military records and VA examinations.

The veteran was granted some increased ratings and effective dates for various conditions, but denied others.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a lumbar spine disability, including as secondary to bilateral knee disabilities. The Veteran's case will be reviewed again with new evidence.

The Board remanded all issues to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction for further development, including additional medical examinations and opinions.

Service connection for right ear hearing loss is denied. Service connection for tinnitus and a left knee condition, including left knee strain, is granted.

The veteran's claims for service connection for left and right ankle conditions, as well as left and right knee conditions, are remanded due to new evidence. Ratings of 40% for left upper extremity neuropathy and 50% for right upper extremity neuropathy are granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of low back and bilateral knee disabilities, secondary to a service-connected right ankle disability. The Board found that additional medical opinions were needed to address issues related to aggravation and obesity as an intermediate step.

The Board remanded all issues related to service connection for various disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for further examination.

The veteran's appeals for service connection of various conditions were dismissed or denied. The veteran withdrew his appeal for several conditions, and the Board found no evidence to support service connection for other conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection for neck and low back disabilities were denied, but the claim for right knee disability was remanded for further consideration.