Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for left shoulder, right shoulder, and bilateral knee degenerative joint disease as well as right upper extremity neuropathy were denied. The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and service or service-connected fibromyalgia.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date than February 12, 2020, for a 40 percent evaluation of service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome and degenerative arthritis. The evidence did not demonstrate a factually ascertainable increase in disability prior to February 12, 2020.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, finding that the Veteran's current condition is a current manifestation of neck pain he experienced during service.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee and left knee disabilities, but remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, left knee osteoarthritis and meniscal tear, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral hearing loss have all been denied as there is no evidence of a link between these conditions and his military service.

The appeal is dismissed because the July 3, 2024, Rating Decision only proposed to combine ratings for bilateral shin splints and bilateral knee disabilities. The Veteran did not properly identify issues he was appealing.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back disability, finding that his MOS duties likely caused his current condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to the evaluation of intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis of the spine and an earlier effective date for a 40 percent evaluation. The decision is pending further review.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, cervical strain, right shoulder strain, left elbow disability, degenerative arthritis of the left knee, and degenerative arthritis of the right knee. Service connection is denied for left arm neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his active duty service and the claim for increased rating for left knee osteoarthritis and osteopenia, as well as DDD are being remanded.,The Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis is related to his service-connected left knee osteoarthritis and osteopenia. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disability, diabetes mellitus, type II, and right knee genu recurvatum are also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine was dismissed as it was an impermissible concurrent election.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for cervical strain with degenerative arthritis in the cervical spine and left eye condition were also dismissed due to being concurrent elections.

The Veteran's bilateral toe disability is rated at 20 percent for each foot, but no more. The Board finds the evidence in equipoise and grants a rating of 20 percent.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence supports readjudicating the previously denied claims for service connection of right knee osteoarthritis, left knee osteoarthritis, and left shoulder tendonitis. The claims are now remanded for further review.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for an orthopedic condition of the cervical spine with degenerative arthritis has been withdrawn. Service connection for OSA as secondary to his service-connected disabilities is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disability and right foot osteoarthritis of 1st metatarsophalangeal joint and fracture of 2nd proximal phalanx, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,There is insufficient medical evidence to support a link between the Veteran's current disabilities and his active duty for training (ACDUTRA) or inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA).

The Veteran's application for PCAFC eligibility was denied due to the CEAT finding that he did not require personal care services based on his service-connected conditions. The Board has ordered remand to obtain an adequate medical opinion from the CEAT regarding the Veteran's need for personal care and supervision.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits are granted effective December 11, 2018. The Board found the Veteran unable to work due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine, finding that there was no credible evidence linking the current condition to an in-service injury.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, and knee conditions as secondary to lumbosacral strain due to insufficient evidence or further clarification from the parties.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of December 6, 2001 for service connection for degenerative arthritis, lumbar spine based on newly associated service personnel records.