Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis was granted a separate 10 percent rating for limitation of flexion, but the request for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for extension was denied.

The Board has dismissed all pending claims due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeals.

The Board has remanded the claims for a new VA examination to determine the current nature and severity of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, as the previous examination was deemed inadequate.

The Veteran's tinnitus and right ankle degenerative arthritis have been granted service connection. The low back disability secondary to the left ankle is being remanded for further review.,Service connection has been established for tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure, and for right ankle degenerative arthritis as a result of overuse secondary to his left ankle condition.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran was granted service connection for deviated septum and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, but denied hearing loss.,Service connection for deviated septum is granted based on continuity of symptomatology since active service. Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is granted as well due to continuous symptoms since active service.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss and lumbar spine degenerative arthritis are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that has not been reviewed by the AOJ.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left shoulder disability is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of outstanding private treatment records.

The Veteran's diabetes and left knee disabilities are being remanded for further development to determine their current severity.

The claim for service connection for right elbow disability is being remanded due to the need for separate opinions addressing each condition of the right elbow diagnosed during the claim period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee osteoarthritis, post-operative medial meniscal repair and bilateral pes planus has been granted. The decision also remanded the issues of service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has decided to remand three of the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or as due to housebound status is remanded due to unclear current severity of her service-connected disabilities. The Veteran needs a VA examination to assess the impact of her service-connected conditions on her daily activities and whether she can leave her home.

The Board has denied service connection for right iliac artery dissection with subsequent embolism resulting in right kidney infarction and remanded the issue of service connection for right hip osteoarthritis.

The Veteran's right knee disability is being remanded for further evaluation and to obtain updated treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the reduction of his rating for residuals of a right first metatarsal fracture with degenerative arthritis from 30 percent to 10 percent. The issues of service connection and increased rating remain on appeal.

The Board dismissed all issues of appeal due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected left tibia stress fracture, left knee osteoarthritis/instability, and right knee osteoarthritis disabilities are being remanded for further evaluation due to new evidence indicating worsening of the conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain a VA examiner's curriculum vitae.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and additional development is required.