Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left lower extremity idiopathic neuropathy, bilateral foot condition, and right knee degenerative arthritis as secondary to total left knee arthroplasty due to insufficient opinions from the VA examiner.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further consideration, including an examination to assess functional loss during flare-ups.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right shoulder degenerative arthritis as secondary to his service-connected left upper back disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings are being remanded due to the need for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left knee fusion and hip conditions, prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to February 2, 2015.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disorder and bilateral shoulder disorders, finding no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for a new examination to assess the severity of his lumbar spinal stenosis with degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease due to inadequate previous examinations. The Veteran is entitled to a 40 percent rating from June 2015, but the current examination report does not fully comply with prior remand directives.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of his left big toe osteoarthritis as secondary to his service-connected right first metatarsal fracture.

The Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for his lumbar osteoarthritis with scoliosis and TDIU prior to February 1, 2018 are being remanded due to procedural errors and the need for additional development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, right foot degenerative arthritis, and left foot disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar strain, left knee degenerative arthritis, and right knee degenerative arthritis were denied. Service connection was granted for PVD of the RLE and LLE as secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for updated medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's left and right knee osteoarthritis, limitation of extension, are granted at a 50% rating. Separate ratings of 10% for each knee for limitation of flexion and 10% for instability are also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical evidence in the December 2016 VA examination, specifically regarding the Veteran's functional loss during flare-ups. The Veteran is seeking a higher rating for her degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine from August 23, 2013 to October 6, 2021.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hip disorders due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for further examination. The case is being returned to the VA for additional evaluations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating of his bilateral shoulder disabilities, as well as his TDIU claim due to changes in his disability status since previous examinations. He will need to undergo VA examinations for these issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical opinions and updated treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began in service and have persisted since then. The condition is considered to be directly related to his military service.

The Board has found pre-decisional duty to assist errors for the Veteran's lumbar spine, left foot, and left hand disabilities. The case is remanded to obtain additional records and provide a new medical opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disability, left knee disability, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine. The Board also remanded the issues regarding bilateral foot disability and left hip disability.