Knee decisions — 2025

The appeal to readjudicate the claim of entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and xerostomia (dry mouth) is granted. Other claims are denied or remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis in the left knee and left shoulder due to new and relevant evidence. The Veteran's claims will be readjudicated.

The Board remanded the case to obtain a more adequate examination of the veteran's right knee disability. The veteran contends that his pain and functional loss warrant a higher rating.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of left and right knee joint osteoarthritis with tendonitis. The Board found that the VA examiner's opinion was inadequate and required a new addendum opinion.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's right ankle and right knee but remanded the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied compensable ratings for the veteran's right knee surgical scars and scar residual status post left foot fasciitis release.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection, including gastrointestinal disorder, asthma, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, left upper extremity radiculopathy secondary to cervical DDD, left wrist condition with pain, and left knee osteoarthritis. The Veteran will be afforded new VA examinations or medical opinions.

The Board denied all claims. The veteran's knee conditions did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, and earlier effective dates for the depressive disorder and TDIU were not warranted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for chronic sinusitis and left knee osteochondral loose body.

The appeal for service connection of a right knee disability has been remanded. The Board needs more evidence to decide the claim.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of left and right knee strains. The Board found that a VA examination opinion was inadequate and ordered an addendum opinion to determine the cause of the veteran's bilateral knee disabilities.