Knee decisions — 2026

The Veteran's shin splints of the right and left lower extremities are granted as service connection is established due to her in-service physical training.,The Veteran's shoulder, knee, and ankle disabilities are remanded for further development regarding their relationship to her Reserve service.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee strain and right knee strain. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal for the issues of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates for service connection of peripheral vestibular disorder with dizziness/vertigo, depressive disorder, left knee degenerative arthritis, and right knee degenerative arthritis all from July 4, 2023.

The Veteran's right knee condition is related to service and entitlement to service connection for a right knee condition has been granted. The issue of an increased rating for the left knee disability is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for osteoarthritis of the right knee and left knee, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service. The issue of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to potential toxic exposure in service.

The Veteran's appeals for the proposed reduction of facial scars, an increased rating for tinnitus, and service connection for migraines have been dismissed due to untimely filings or lack of good cause.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for depressive disorder with anxious distress is dismissed due to procedural error. The claims for carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral knee disabilities, and GERD are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for vertigo, right hip disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability have been denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability related to service.,The Veteran's GERD and IBS claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's TDIU is granted effective March 27, 2013, as he was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities since that date.

The Veteran's right knee patellar tendonitis resulted in painful motion, but flexion was not limited to less than 30 degrees. The Board denied an increased rating and granted TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability is directly related to his active service, and therefore grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral tinea pedis and tinea unguium, lumbosacral strain, left knee strain, and coronary artery disease (CAD) are all granted as service-connected.,Service connection is established for these conditions based on direct evidence of their onset during service.

The Veteran's claims for ratings in excess of 30 percent for right and left knee gonarthrosis have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating based on limitation of extension.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities have been granted, with a rating of 30% for each knee. The Veteran is also entitled to special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for pre-existing left and right knee conditions, finding that these conditions were aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU on an extraschedular basis is granted, effective April 13, 2007. The VA also awarded earlier effective dates for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder and right knee disabilities, considered together, precluded him from securing or following substantially gainful employment consistent with his education, training, and work history as of July 21, 2022. The TDIU was granted effective July 21, 2022, and remained in effect until October 22, 2023.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a back condition, right knee condition, left ankle condition, and left wrist condition due to insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's lay statements regarding his in-service symptoms are considered.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 40 percent for degenerative disc disease other than IVDS is dismissed. The claim of service connection for a right knee disability is remanded.