Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hip disabilities, together with his service-connected residuals of left ankle fracture, resulted in the loss of use of his bilateral lower extremities and affected the functions of his balance and propulsion as to preclude locomotion without the aid of crutches, a walker, or a cane. The Board has granted entitlement to a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing (SAH).

The Board has denied service connection for degenerative arthritis of the right shoulder, left shoulder, and left carpal tunnel syndrome.,There is no indication that any of these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's appeals were withdrawn, and his claims for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed. The Board found no evidence of ankylosis or other disabling conditions that would warrant higher ratings.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability was denied. The claims for acquired psychiatric disorder and residuals of a left hand injury were remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability was denied. The claims for acquired psychiatric disorder and residuals of a left hand injury were remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for degenerative arthritis with degenerative disc disease and intervertebral disc syndrome was denied as the evidence did not show ankylosis or limitation of motion to a degree warranting a higher rating.,Service connection for sinusitis was denied because there is no current diagnosis of sinusitis, and the Veteran does not have objective indications of chronic disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of right foot surgery, finding that there is no persuasive evidence to support a link between his current disabilities and an in-service injury.

The Board has dismissed all appeal issues as the Veteran withdrew his appeals prior to a decision being made.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, but has remanded the cases of left knee and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral knee disability, including arthritis, is service connected as it had its onset during his active service and there is no clear and unmistakable error in previous decisions. The appeal for service connection is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for low back sprain, tendonitis of the left knee, degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) of the right hip, degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) of the left hip, and neck sprain. The Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his military service.,The Board found that the Veteran experienced injuries during service, including infantry training, ruck marches, and a fall from a rope bridge, which led to medical treatment for joint pain.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbar spine, cervical spine, and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy disabilities with an effective date of February 9, 2015.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right knee impairment, limitation of flexion, and scars. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, finding that new evidence supports a link to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for left hip osteoarthritis and right hip osteoarthritis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee residuals of meniscus tear, status post arthroscopy with traumatic arthritis.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to duty-to-assist errors, including obtaining additional VA and private medical records and SSA disability benefits documentation.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between his service-connected right ankle degenerative arthritis and his current knee conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of right knee, right ankle, and right foot disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing onset during active duty or continuity of symptoms since separation from service.,There is no credible evidence linking any current right knee, right ankle, or right foot conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination, and the Veteran's low back condition may be related to service or his service-connected chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

The Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities have been granted initial ratings of 20 percent for limitation of flexion in the left knee and extension in the right knee, effective as of April 20, 2026.