Knee decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequacies in previous examinations and scheduling issues.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability, a thoracolumbar spine disability, and a cervical spine disability.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's right knee strain, chronic compression fracture of T5 vertebra, and lumbar degenerative joint disease (DJD).

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied across multiple issues related to her lumbar spine, thigh, and knee disabilities. The appeals are all in the 'denied' disposition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee condition have been denied. He is currently rated at 30% for limitation of flexion, 10% for instability, and 20% for meniscal tear with frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right hip disorder and PTSD, do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation. His non-service connected conditions such as diabetes, pancreatitis, and right eye blindness significantly impact his employment capabilities.

The Board has found that additional development is needed and the case is being remanded for issuance of a new supplemental statement of the case (SSOC). Relevant private and VA treatment records have been added to the claim file, necessitating this action.

The Board denied service connection for left and right knee conditions, finding no evidence of a nexus to service.,The Board also denied service connection for a low back condition, concluding that there was insufficient evidence linking the current disability to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of a left knee disability, right knee disability associated with a left knee disability, and a left thigh lipoma. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Board found no credible evidence supporting the Veteran's assertions regarding his in-service onset of these disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral knee disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to her active duty service and resolving any doubt in her favor.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the number of right knee scars and whether they have been painful throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the Board Appeal request was not timely filed within one year of the May 31, 2024 rating decision.

The Board has decided that there is insufficient evidence in the record to determine whether the Veteran's left knee disability was incurred or aggravated by service. The case is being sent back for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's tuberculosis, stomach pain/issue, left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, back condition, left knee condition, and right ankle condition have all been granted service connection.,An increased rating of 30 percent for left elbow epicondylitis has also been granted.

The Board has decided to remand the service connection claims for right foot, left foot, right knee, left knee, right ankle, and left ankle disabilities. The decision also includes a remand for service connection of right hip degenerative arthritis with trochanteric pain syndrome (includes trochanteric bursitis).

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in duty to assist and regulatory duties. The Veteran's OSA is being evaluated for its relationship to service, including his service-connected conditions and TERA exposure.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including a meniscal tear and ACL injury, is currently rated at 10 percent for limitation of motion. A separate 10 percent rating has been granted for instability.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy is granted, and the left knee and right knee disabilities are denied. The Veteran's sinusitis is granted with a specific effective date.

The Veteran's right knee strain is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his condition, as previous examinations did not adequately address functional loss due to weakness, fatigability, incoordination, or painful motion.

The Board has identified several duty-to-assist errors and is remanding the claims for service connection due to incomplete medical records, lack of proper notification, and inadequate examinations.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not meet eligibility requirements for PCAFC based on a November 2023 claim due to lack of personal care services. However, the Board finds the CEAT review consultation inadequate and remands the case for further clarification.