Knee decisions — 2026

The Board has restored the original disability ratings for left knee strain and lumbosacral strain, finding that the reductions were improper due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the AOJ failing to obtain relevant private treatment records from Dr. K.

The Board denied increased disability ratings for various conditions, including bilateral knee replacements and radiculopathies. The reduction of the 30 percent rating for cervical spine degenerative arthritis was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for Degenerative Joint Disease of the Right Knee as secondary to a service-connected left knee disability, but has remanded the claim for Lumbar Spine Disability.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of various conditions as secondary to left ankle condition due to an improper concurrent election in a previous appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for tinnitus, eye disability, right knee disability, and right shoulder disability due to insufficient evidence of service connection. The claim for TDIU is also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for shin splints and a right knee disability have been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities, as secondary to his service-connected right ankle disability. The July 2020 VA examination did not address whether the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities were aggravated by his service-connected right ankle disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back and right knee disabilities, as well as secondary service connection for a left knee disability. Additional medical opinions are needed to address causation and aggravation of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's left knee arthritis and his service-connected back disability. The claim will be reconsidered with new medical opinions addressing causation and aggravation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for recurrent right hand injury residuals and recurrent right knee disability is granted. The claim for a compensable rating for right leg fasciotomy scar residuals is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disability, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected left knee disability. The decision also acknowledges the Veteran's lay statements and medical opinions linking the right knee condition to his left knee instability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and rating of the Veteran's back and right knee disabilities due to incomplete records and inadequate opinions in prior examinations. The Veteran is also being asked to provide authorization for treatment records from a university hospital.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has restored the Veteran's rating from 100% to 30% for his right knee disability, effective December 1, 2015, and October 1, 2016, under Diagnostic Code 5055.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in obtaining relevant records and providing adequate opinions regarding his claimed conditions. The AOJ is instructed to obtain SSA records, provide a VA examination for left knee condition, and provide an adequate opinion regarding the back condition.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals, leading to the dismissal of all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for back disability, left and right knee instability, and left and right knee DJD were denied. The evidence did not support higher ratings based on the criteria provided in the rating schedule.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal regarding the increased disability evaluation and earlier effective date for left knee limitation of extension.