Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus was noted upon entrance into active service, but did not undergo an increase in disability during service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for his current disabilities.

The Board found the VA examiner's opinion regarding the right knee condition to be lacking in sufficient information to adjudicate the claim, as no baseline level of severity could be identified.,The Veteran's service-connected left ankle condition is not considered to have caused or aggravated his right ankle condition beyond its natural progression.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back disability is not related to his service, specifically a motor vehicle accident in 2003. The weight of evidence does not support a finding that the current degenerative arthritis and degenerative disk disease are related to service.

The Veteran's bilateral eye disability and bilateral knee disorder were not incurred in service, and the Board finds that service connection is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's right knee disorder is not service-connected as it existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a videoconference hearing and the need to ascertain his current address.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed right and left knee disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability and psychiatric disabilities are service-connected, with no issues remaining unresolved. The hearing testimony and medical records support these findings.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a need for clarification of the nature and etiology of the appellant's left shoulder disability, including whether it is at least as likely as not related to his service or any incident therein.

The Veteran's low back disability and radiculopathy of the lower extremities have been rated based on their current manifestations, with no additional staged ratings granted.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 60 percent for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) beginning October 20, 2014 is denied as there are no allegations or evidence of unfavorable ankylosis of the entire spine.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to evaluate the severity of her right foot and ankle disabilities. The case will also be reviewed to determine if she meets the threshold criteria for a TDIU or if it should be submitted to the Director of Compensation Service under 38 C.F.R. � 4.16(b).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left knee degenerative arthritis was permanently worsened by an injury sustained during INACDUTRA in December 2004, and thus service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining VA and SSA records, conducting examinations, and reviewing the medical evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is related to his military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further consideration of whether extraschedular evaluations are warranted for the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the left and right wrists, considering the entire period of appeal.

The Veteran's right wrist disorder is presumed to have been incurred in service as it existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service.,There is no current diagnosis of a deviated nasal septum or chronic allergies.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his right hand bony deformity and left and right carpal tunnel syndrome was denied. The Veteran is currently in receipt of the maximum rating under Diagnostic Code 5230.

The Veteran's service connection claim for degenerative arthritis of the left hand is granted. However, his claims for arthritis of multiple joints other than the left hand are not supported by evidence showing a direct relationship to military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back and right knee disabilities are proximately due to or caused by her service-connected bilateral pes planus.