Knee decisions — 2026

The Veteran's motion for revision of the March 2008 rating decision was denied as there was no CUE in failing to assign a disability rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy. The correct facts were known and correctly applied, and there is not an undebatable error that would have changed the outcome.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain is granted service connection. The claims for OSA, right knee disability, and left knee disability are remanded due to incomplete or conflicting evidence.

The Veteran's appeals were withdrawn, and his claims for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed. The Board found no evidence of ankylosis or other disabling conditions that would warrant higher ratings.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of left shoulder, left sinus tarsi syndrome disorder, right sinus tarsi syndrome disorder, left ankle condition and right ankle condition.,Service connection was granted for restrictive lung disease, lumbosacral strain condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, bilateral metatarsalgia condition and bilateral plantar fasciitis condition.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee strain due to inadequate opinions regarding causation and aggravation, as well as a need for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability, finding that there is no evidence of a current right knee disability or any nexus to active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various joint and back disabilities due to a lack of VA examinations, which were required by the Veterans Court. The Veteran's assertions include injuries from falls during service and wear and tear from his job as a bridge crewmember.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for left knee scars, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation as the combined area of the Veteran's scars was less than the required threshold for a 10% rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for ankle and knee disabilities from September 20, 2024 to January 29, 2025 are remanded due to incomplete VA examinations that did not consider the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, but has remanded the cases of left knee and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral knee disability, including arthritis, is service connected as it had its onset during his active service and there is no clear and unmistakable error in previous decisions. The appeal for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain associated with plantar fasciitis, right foot, is rated at 20 percent and denied an evaluation in excess of this.,The Veteran's left and right hip strains are rated at 10 percent each and denied a higher rating.

Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is granted. A compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied. Service connection for a lumbar spine disability and right hip disability (secondary to right knee) are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for low back sprain, tendonitis of the left knee, degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) of the right hip, degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) of the left hip, and neck sprain. The Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his military service.,The Board found that the Veteran experienced injuries during service, including infantry training, ruck marches, and a fall from a rope bridge, which led to medical treatment for joint pain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right knee impairment, limitation of flexion, and scars. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeals of the deferred issues regarding entitlement to compensation for various conditions, including dry eye syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left carpal tunnel, a left knee disability, a back disability, pseudofolliculitis barbae, right carpal tunnel, and a right knee disability. The evidence did not support the presence of these conditions at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claims.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disorder and a heart disorder due to insufficient examination opinions and failure to consider potential exposure to diesel fumes during service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his knee disabilities and has remanded the issues of service connection for a sleep disability and a back disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a new or addendum opinion regarding whether his left knee disability is caused by his service-connected right knee disability. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence submitted during the appeal process.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service connection due to noise exposure during active duty.,Service connection for the right knee condition is granted, with evidence suggesting it was incurred during active duty.