Knee decisions — 2025

The Veteran's left knee instability and strain have been granted increased disability ratings, but TDIU prior to January 22, 2019 is denied.

The Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of both legs, need for aid and attendance, and housebound status are denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support finding that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented natural knee action with prostheses in place or required regular aid and attendance due to her conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional medical opinions and examinations to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected low back, left hip strain, left knee, and left lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities. The VA will provide new VA examinations to assess the extent of range of motion loss due to flare-ups and repetitive use.

The Veteran's skin disability, including dermatitis, is granted as secondary to his service-connected carbuncles. The right knee disability and individual unemployability issues are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent her from obtaining and maintaining substantial gainful employment, so a TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,An effective date of February 26, 2017, is granted for the assignment of a 10 percent rating for a painful left knee scar.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's right knee disorder, finding insufficient evidence to link it to active service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for Parkinson's disease and myocardial infarction due to herbicide exposure were granted. The claim for a right knee condition was denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a thoracic spine disability was granted, but the claim for a right knee disability was denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, was remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for both knees due to inadequate medical examinations.

The veteran's appeal for higher ratings for knee conditions was remanded. The Board needs more medical information.

The veteran's service-connected left and right knee disabilities were granted a 20% rating each, but no higher.

The veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The claims for specific evaluations of the left knee were remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of lumbar spine, right knee, and left knee disabilities. The Board will obtain addendum medical opinions to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The veteran was granted various ratings for left knee disability during specific periods but denied a separate rating for left knee instability and a rating in excess of 60 percent from April 27, 2021.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. All other conditions are denied or remanded.

The veteran's service connection for several conditions, including leg pain, knee strain, psychiatric disorders, and TBI, was granted. The claim for TDIU was remanded.

The veteran's service connection for right and left knee strain with osteoarthritis is granted. The evidence was balanced, but reasonable doubt was resolved in the veteran's favor.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for right knee degenerative arthritis was denied. The claim for TDIU prior to July 5, 2021, was also denied, but the claim for TDIU from July 5, 2021, was dismissed as moot.

The veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities have been remanded. The Board needs to obtain a new medical opinion addressing the etiology of both chronic and non-chronic knee conditions.