Knee decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance due to the use of a right knee brace was denied as she was not service-connected for a right knee disability in 2019.,The Veteran's claims for a clothing allowance due to the use of a walking cane and sneakers were denied because they do not tend to cause wear and tear to her clothing.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied because the evidence did not show that his service-connected PTSD rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's right knee, left knee, and right hip osteoarthritis are granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's bilateral knee strain, lumbosacral strain, and migraine and tension headaches are found to have had their onset during service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.,The Veteran's preexisting bilateral pes cavus was aggravated by active duty service. Service connection is granted for this condition.

The Veteran's right knee instability and painful scar symptoms were present at the time VA received his May 2010 informal claim for service connection. Effective dates of May 6, 2010 are granted for both conditions.

The appeal for reducing the rating of tender scars, right and left knees from 20% to 10%, effective July 1, 2021, is dismissed as moot. The appeal for extending a temporary total rating beyond October 31, 2020, due to convalescence following right knee surgery is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right hip femoral acetabular impingement syndrome, and left hip strain (secondary to flexible pes planus).

The Veteran's initial rating for headaches has been granted at a 30 percent level, effective from the date of the decision. The other claims remain pending and are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine DDD, right hip thigh impairment, and knee disabilities have been granted with effective dates of May 21, 2013.,All issues related to the Veteran's right hip and left hip were remanded by the Board.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, which together preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his RLE condition, including right knee and vascular conditions, is related to his time in active service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for fracture of the left hand fifth digit neck with apex dorsal angulation was denied as his disability is already rated at its maximum.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, back problems, hiatal hernia, and right and left knee problems were also denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis as secondary to his service-connected right knee disability, but this decision is dismissed because it represents a full grant of the benefit sought on appeal.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right foot, left foot, right knee, left knee, and back disabilities are granted. The initial rating for PTSD is also granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disability (to include PTSD), right knee strain, diabetes mellitus type II, and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine and left knee disabilities, finding that there is no persuasive evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the VA opinions are inadequate and remands the case for a new examination to clarify the current diagnosis of the Veteran's left knee disability, assess whether it would be less severe without service-connected PTSD, and determine if obesity is aggravated by PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed left knee, right knee, cervical spine, and lumbosacral spine disorders due to a lack of current diagnoses related to these conditions during the appeal period.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied service connection for left knee instability and right knee instability. Tinnitus is found to be related to noise exposure during service. Left knee and right knee instability are not supported by evidence of current disability or symptoms.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder osteoarthritis, right knee strain, and left knee strain. The conditions are related to his military service.