Knee decisions — 2025

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of right and left ankle conditions, as well as right and left knee conditions. The Board found that new and relevant evidence may warrant readjudication.

The veteran's request for a higher rating for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and right leg strain was denied, but a separate 10 percent rating for recurrent subluxation of the right knee was granted.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and the need for further examinations.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's left hip, right hip, right knee, left knee, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Board denied compensable ratings for the veteran's right knee surgical scar and left inguinal herniorrhaphy scar, finding that neither scar met the criteria for a rating.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were mixed. Some conditions, such as left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain and left shoulder strain, were granted service connection. Others, like allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, were denied.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's back and right knee disabilities, as well as a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for right ankle strain and migraine headaches was partially granted. The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Other issues were remanded.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for left knee disability and cervical strain disability was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board remanded the claim for a compensable rating for left knee surgical scars. The Veteran's private medical records need to be obtained.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for multiple conditions was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board restored the veteran's rating for intervertebral disc syndrome and lumbosacral strain to 40% effective May 24, 2021. Other issues related to service connection were remanded.

The appeal for service connection of a right knee disability has been remanded. The Board needs more information to decide if the veteran's knee issues are related to their military service.

The Board remanded all issues for further development and examination. The Veteran's claims involve various ratings for service-connected disabilities related to the lumbar spine, lower extremities, and knees.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee condition, including as secondary to left knee degenerative arthritis. The VA needs to obtain an adequate medical opinion.

The appeal for service connection of a right knee disability has been remanded. The Board needs more medical evidence to decide if the veteran's knee issues are related to her military service.

The appeal for service connection for left knee pain was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

The appeal for service connection of a right knee disability is remanded. The Board needs more information to decide if the veteran's current condition is related to an in-service injury.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of left and right knee conditions. The veteran will receive a VA examination to determine the nature and cause of these disabilities.

The veteran's left knee disorder, including tendinitis and residuals of a lateral patellar instability event with surgical repair of the medial patellofemoral ligament tear, is granted service connection. The evidence showed that the condition was aggravated by active service.