Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for separate evaluations based on instability of his service-connected right and left knee degenerative arthritis, finding that there was no evidence of recurrent subluxation or lateral instability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation based on her education and work experience prior to August 13, 2009.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude substantially gainful employment for the period from March 17, 2014. The TDIU is granted effective March 17, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right and left knee disabilities, as well as his claims for service connection for tinnitus and PTSD, were granted. The effective dates of the decisions are not specified.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current back disorder did not have its onset during service or within a year of discharge, and is not related to any in-service injury. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's back disorder is related to his military service.

The Veteran's right ankle fracture with residuals of osteoarthritis resulted in moderate symptoms of pain and limited motion, warranting a 20 percent disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left shoulder degenerative arthritis is attributable to service, warranting service connection. The claim for a left bicep disability was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a video conference hearing on all issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of advanced osteoarthritis of the left hip is related to an injury sustained during active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's back disability is found to be at least as likely as not related to his active service. The acquired psychiatric disorders are also found to be related to his service, with PTSD being diagnosed based on a stressor during service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU have been dismissed as he has withdrawn all claims on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine is not related to service or a service-connected disability, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to address the severity of his service-connected gout and osteoarthritis of the bilateral great toes, right ankle disability, and bilateral pes planus. The RO must also ensure that all claims are readjudicated in light of all evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development due to scheduling issues with VA examinations in Spain.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher evaluation for his right knee degenerative arthritis was granted, and he is currently receiving a 10 percent evaluation effective from December 18, 2006. The appeal is about the evaluation on or after that date.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the increased disability rating for medial degenerative arthritis right knee.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral hip disorder based on continuity of symptoms since service, which is considered presumptive under VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disorder, including osteoarthritis, is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a left ankle rating was denied as there is no indication of the Veteran's intent to file a claim prior to January 2010.,Service connection for a right shoulder disability was also denied due to lack of evidence showing onset during service or within one year after separation.