Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The appeal was dismissed as there is no justiciable case or controversy for appellate review.

The Board granted an effective date of March 23, 2011, for the grant of a separate 10 percent rating for left knee meniscal tear with degenerative arthritis, limitation of flexion and from March 23, 2011, for a 10 percent rating for right knee joint osteoarthritis, instability or subluxation. The Board denied ratings in excess of 10 percent for the left and right knees and cervical spine, and granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another individual due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claims for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine and in excess of 10 percent for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve) to ensure compliance with the duty to assist.

The Board granted service connection for right hip degenerative arthritis and an increased rating of 10 percent, but no higher, prior to April 25, 2008, for the right knee condition. Other claims were denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral foot pain and degenerative arthritis of the spine to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Veteran's neck disability was granted an initial rating of 20 percent prior to March 12, 2021. The other issues are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for TBI and service connection for cervical spine strain with degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease, as well as remanded a claim for service connection for GERD.

The Board grants service connection for lower back degenerative arthritis, finding that the Veteran's low back condition began during his active duty service.

The Board remands the claims for a right knee condition and lower back condition to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for a left knee/lower leg disorder, diagnosed as left knee osteoarthritis, status post left knee arthroscopy, and left shin splints.

The Veteran was granted an effective date of January 19, 2024 for the grant of service connection for various conditions including left and right lower extremity radiculopathies and a back condition.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability was granted a rating of 20 percent from June 17, 2017, to October 27, 2022, but denied a higher rating prior to October 28, 2022.

The Board granted service connection for headaches but denied service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis, right hand osteoarthritis, and right shoulder degenerative arthritis.

The Board granted a rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected right foot degenerative arthritis of the first MTP joint, but remanded the issue of entitlement to a compensable rating for hemorrhoids.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating and a higher rating for his right knee disability, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current severity of his condition.

The Board remands the claims for a new VA examination to address the Correia and Sharp standards, as the previous examination did not meet the required criteria.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain with degenerative arthritis, other than posttraumatic.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings of right knee disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations that do not comply with specific requirements.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left hallux valgus, as well as the denial of a rating in excess of 50 percent for bilateral pes planus with degenerative arthritis, were decided. The appeal was also granted for service connection for right leg pain, left leg pain, right ankle condition (also claimed as Achilles tendon), and left ankle condition (also claimed as Achilles tendon).