Knee decisions — 2026

The Board has denied service connection for degenerative joint disease of the left and right knee, osteoarthritis of the left shoulder, a right shoulder condition, and intervertebral disc disorder of the spine as there is no evidence to support that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding the May 1992 rating decisions that denied service connection for low back and bilateral knee conditions. The RO is instructed to adjudicate these claims on the basis of CUE in the first instance.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected left knee degenerative joint disease with osteochondritis dissecans and medial meniscus tear is being remanded due to the need for a new examination to assess the severity of his disability, including consideration of the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for left knee instability from November 1, 2018, finding that the Veteran's symptoms of moderate instability have been met.

The Veteran's right wrist condition is rated at 20 percent for the entire period on appeal, and his knee conditions are rated appropriately based on their severity.

The Veteran's lumbago, right and left knee patellofemoral syndrome have been granted initial ratings of 20 percent, 10 percent, and 10 percent respectively, effective August 26, 2010. The Veteran is also granted a TDIU.

The Board denied an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee DJD from October 1, 2008 to August 30, 2010 due to the lack of evidence showing limitation of flexion or extension that would warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran is granted TDIU based on the service-connected lumbar spine disability alone for the period beginning May 14, 2013.,SMC at the housebound rate is also granted for the same period.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for his right knee disability from April 16, 2013 to March 15, 2016 was denied as the evidence did not show flexion limited to 30 degrees or more.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, back, neck, and memory loss disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the issues of bilateral wrist, knee, and ankle disabilities due to joint pain. The decision is pending further development.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal request from the appellant and his representative.

The Board has dismissed the appeal concerning an effective date prior to November 1, 2015, for the award of a separate disability rating for instability of the left ankle. The remaining issues on appeal have been remanded due to new evidence and need further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for retained shrapnel in the left leg and right knee disability have been denied. The Board found that there is no credible evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.,The Veteran's right knee disability was not shown to be secondary to a service-connected condition, as his pre-existing osteoarthritis did not worsen due to any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The remaining issues of service connection for various joint disabilities are remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The Board will consider whether there is a nexus between the Veteran's current disabilities and his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to her service-connected persistent mood disorder, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and bilateral ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain. The decision is based on a private medical opinion that associates the Veteran's obesity with her service-connected disabilities, which in turn caused her sleep apnea.

The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 10 percent, effective January 10, 2024. The Board denied all other service connection claims and remanded the left hip, heart, stomach, and headache disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee pain, right knee pain, and bilateral eye condition due to a lack of current disability diagnoses in or related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee condition, bilateral hearing loss, right upper neuropathy condition, and acquired psychiatric condition other than his service-connected PTSD.,There is no current evidence of a diagnosed condition in any of these areas.