Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) decisions — 2023

The Board denied service connection for a neck disorder and denied entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder tendonitis with acromioclaviculare joint osteoarthritis.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since June 9, 2020. Prior to that date, the rating was denied.,A separate 10 percent rating for right knee tendonitis with degenerative arthritis has been granted. The 20 percent rating for right knee instability and subluxation remains unchanged.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent disability rating, and service connection for left knee osteoarthritis is granted. Service connection for right hip condition and vision disorder are denied.

The Board denied service connection for a left knee disorder, finding that the condition was not incurred in or related to service and did not meet any presumptive criteria.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis claims are being reviewed again.

The Veteran's lower back strain with degenerative arthritis was granted a 20 percent rating prior to February 20, 2021 and denied any higher ratings thereafter.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions result in the need for regular aid and attendance, which has been granted special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbar spine and lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show unfavorable ankylosis of the spine, which is required for a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for low back and bilateral knee disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or any presumptive exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left foot disability, including plantar fasciitis, plantar fibromatosis, and degenerative arthritis, is at least as likely as not incurred in or related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder disorders, including his in-service injury and reported difficulty performing exercises.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee osteoarthritis with meniscal tears, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are continuous since his in-service injury and granting presumptive service connection due to arthritis.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and development of records, including seeking additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis.

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis with intervertebral disc syndrome and left lower extremity radiculopathy are denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his cervical IVDS with degenerative arthritis was denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU was granted.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been withdrawn by his representative. As a result, the claims are dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.,The Veteran is seeking an increase in rating for his left elbow disability, which includes limitation of flexion and extension. The Board has determined that further examination and opinion are needed.

The Veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for his lumbar spine condition and TDIU prior to January 1, 2014 are being remanded due to the addition of new VA treatment records. The AOJ will consider these records in their readjudication.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and right knee strain due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Board denied service connection for thoracolumbar and cervical spine disabilities, finding that the evidence did not establish a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.