Knee decisions — 2026

The Board has granted service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis, right knee degenerative arthritis, right shoulder bicipital tendonitis, and left shoulder bicipital tendonitis with an effective date of September 1, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA), service connection, and increased evaluations have been granted with an effective date of May 9, 2022.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for various disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to July 18, 2012, for a finding of total disability based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU). The Board found that the Veteran was not unemployable within one year prior to his July 18, 2012, claim.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Board also remanded the issues of increased ratings for bilateral knee disabilities.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, hemorrhoids, and bilateral knee arthritis have been granted service connection. The back pain and PFB claims are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee, right knee, and cervical disc disorders are granted. The Veteran's claims for bilateral hip disabilities (left and right) are remanded due to the failure to provide a VA examination.

The Veteran's right knee strain with osteoarthritis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on current evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for skin disability, tinea pedis and onychomycosis of the bilateral foot, neck disability, low back disability, right knee disability, and acquired psychiatric disability have been dismissed. The Board has found that the Veteran withdrew his appeal as to these issues prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development and consideration.,Service connection is denied for right knee disability, left knee disability, and sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery bypass graft s/p myocardial infarction, left leg amputation above the knee due to venous insufficiency, and kidney disorder. The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound was also denied.

The appeal for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee meniscal tear with osteoarthritis is dismissed.,The appeal for an effective date prior to July 19, 2024, for service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death while the appeal was pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination and potential service connection issues related to the Veteran's right knee disability.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to SMC based on the need for aid and attendance for the Veteran's spouse due to conflicting information in the June 2025 examination. A VA examination is needed to determine if the spouse requires regular aid and attendance.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for right knee arthritis, finding that his current condition is related to his in-service tendonitis and persistent symptoms since service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as her eligibility for VA health care benefits and enrollment in a Priority Group higher than Priority Group 8 has already been granted due to the combined disability rating of 50 percent.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of lumbar strain, left knee strain, right knee strain, and migraines due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection of a left knee disability, back disability, and left elbow disability must be remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran provided lay reports of symptoms but the VA examiners did not consider these reports in their conclusions.