Knee decisions — 2026

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's current left ankle, right ankle, left hip, right hip, left knee, right knee, left shoulder, right shoulder, and back pain disabilities, as well as her cervical strain. These conditions are deemed to have been incurred during active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, which is granted based on the evidence provided.

The Board has remanded the claims for a new VA examination to address whether the Veteran's left and right knee conditions are related to his service, including due to physical training and conditioning in service. The examiner is asked to provide opinions on causation and aggravation.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left knee disability is dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's residuals of right knee total replacement have been granted a maximum schedular rating of 60 percent effective June 1, 2020. The Veteran's left knee degenerative arthritis has also been granted an increased rating to 60 percent effective June 1, 2020.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his bilateral hips and right knee are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The VA is required to obtain the Veteran's SSA disability benefits records, provide supplemental opinions regarding the ameliorative effects of medication on his hip and knee disabilities, and correct any duty-to-assist errors.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee condition, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and that the current condition did not manifest during his military service. The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's current left knee condition is unrelated to his active duty service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic left knee disorder, finding that there is no evidence of a link between his current condition and his in-service injury. The Board noted conflicting medical histories regarding the onset of the Veteran's left knee condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hand pinky finger disability and right knee disability were not incurred in or caused by service, but remanded for further development to obtain an addendum medical opinion.

The Veteran's right knee degenerative arthritis is denied as the condition did not worsen during service.,Service connection for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome is granted, with onset in service and no aggravation beyond natural progression.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis and status/post knee arthroscopy was denied in September 2021. The Board found that the claim was not continuously pursued, thus denying an earlier effective date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee and right hip conditions due to inadequate opinions in prior adjudications.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, right knee meniscal tear with osteoarthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome, and right knee limitation of extension. The effective dates are April 15, 2015, January 30, 2015, and January 20, 2015 respectively.

Service connection is granted for left knee joint pain and right knee joint pain.,Service connection is also granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claims for depression, insomnia, migraine headaches with dizziness, obstructive sleep apnea, left ear hearing loss, seizure disorder, right knee disorder, and low back disorder are all granted. The service connection is presumed based on in-service exposure to tear gas.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left ankle conditions, as well as right and left knee conditions. The Veteran's hemorrhoids have also been granted.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's bilateral ankle and knee conditions based on direct evidence of a link between his military service and these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee degenerative arthritis, finding that his current condition is due to wear and tear from military service. The decision also grants service connection for any related joint pain.

The appeal concerning an increased evaluation for left foot pes planus is dismissed.,The appeals concerning service connection for cervical spine condition, right tennis elbow, and right knee condition are dismissed.,The claim for service connection for right shoulder osteoarthritis and sleep apnea will be readjudicated.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for left knee chondromalacia with instability, status post total knee replacement was denied. A separate rating of 10 percent for painful left knee scar was granted.