Knee decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for left knee instability and service connection for right knee and left ankle disabilities.

The appeal for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) has been remanded. The Board will review additional records and consider an extraschedular TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including ankle disorders and knee disorders, finding no evidence of in-service injury or chronic condition.

The appeal for the right knee disorder was dismissed. The veteran was granted TDIU benefits prior to August 19, 2020. The issue of a higher evaluation for PTSD was remanded.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee conditions were granted, but the claim for an increased rating for instability after March 16, 2017 was denied. The veteran was also granted special monthly compensation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected right knee meniscal tear with degenerative arthritis, both before and after March 4, 2022.

The veteran's claim for service connection for chronic strain status post fracture, right hand was granted. The claims for neck disability, left knee strain, and left shoulder strain were denied or remanded.

The veteran is granted a 10 percent rating for right knee instability but the claim for a higher rating due to degenerative arthritis is remanded.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for left knee patellofemoral syndrome was denied, but the claim for right knee patellofemoral syndrome was remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was denied. The claims for maxillary sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of right and left knee disabilities. The veteran will receive a new medical examination to determine if these conditions are related to his service-connected left ankle disability.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and bilateral knee tendonitis. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered with additional evidence.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error and the need to request earlier VA treatment records.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and a right knee disability due to inadequate medical opinions. The Board will consider new evidence in the adjudication of those claims.

The Board granted the appeal concerning the timeliness of the May 2023 VA Form 10182 Board Appeal/NOD.

The Board remanded all issues to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) for further action, including obtaining missing medical records and scheduling new VA examinations.

The veteran's ratings for both knee conditions were reinstated to 40 percent. The issues regarding knee scars were sent back for further review.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee condition because no VA examination was conducted to determine if the condition is related to service. The veteran reported a fall during service that injured his right knee.

The veteran withdrew the appeal and is satisfied with their current 100% rating. The Board dismissed all issues on appeal.

The veteran's claim for PTSD was granted. Other claims, including obstructive sleep apnea and TBI residuals, were remanded for further review.