Knee decisions — 2026

The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis with instability is rated at 20 percent effective May 5, 2023.

The Board has denied the Veteran's request for a higher rating of 10 percent for his left knee instability, finding that it is manifested by no more than slight instability.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for eligibility under the PCAFC program due to a lack of proper notice and an inadequate medical opinion. The AOJ must provide complete notice as required by law, including identification of findings favorable to the claimant and elements not satisfied leading to the denial.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee osteoarthritis and has remanded the issue of service connection for a recurrent left knee disability.

The appeal is dismissed as the October 2023 rating decision implementing the October 2023 Board decision is not an appealable decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee condition and bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his current conditions and military service. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations to provide more definitive data on these issues.

The Veteran's PCOS, oligomenorrhea and dysmenorrhea are rated at a maximum of 10 percent each. The Veteran's iron deficiency anemia is rated at 10 percent. The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome is rated at 10 percent. The Veteran's shin splints are not compensable.

The appeal of a proposed rating reduction from 30 percent to 10 percent for right knee retropatellar pain syndrome with degenerative joint disease with limitation of extension is dismissed.,Entitlement to a rating in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder strain without instability is denied.

Service connection is granted for asthma, allergic rhinitis, obstructive sleep apnea, left foot plantar fasciitis, right foot plantar fasciitis, and left knee condition prior to August 10, 2022.

The Board denied an increased rating for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and dismissed the appeal of entitlement to TDIU prior to August 17, 2016.

The Board denied effective dates prior to March 23, 2022, for the awards of a 50 percent rating for right knee disability based on limitation of motion and a 20 percent rating for right knee instability.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have a current right knee disability, lumbosacral strain, or hip strains. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ankle condition, but denied service connection for a right knee condition.

The Veteran's left knee disability, including strain and meniscus tear with repair, has been granted an increased rating to 10 percent effective January 28, 2019.

The Board has determined that new medical opinions are needed to address whether the Veteran's claimed disabilities are related to service, including as due to overuse or wear and tear. The claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision on his claims for increased ratings and compensation for right knee strain, scars, and left ear hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an addendum opinion addressing the etiology and pathophysiology of the Veteran's left knee strain, which was not provided by the AOJ in its November 2024 rating decision.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to obtain an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's right knee disability is related to service. The claim will be reconsidered with the inclusion of new evidence and a VA examination.

The Veteran's bilateral knee pain is granted service connection, but his bilateral hearing loss and OSA are denied. The cervical strain and generalized anxiety disorder claims are remanded for further review.