Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's cervical spine condition did not manifest during service and is not otherwise related to his active duty. The right upper extremity radiculopathy was also not shown to be directly related to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current nature and severity of his service-connected left knee disability, including whether it is manifested by lateral instability. The issues on appeal are related to separate compensable ratings for left and right knee instability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral knee and foot conditions and lumbar spine disability, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment as of June 24, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for left shoulder and spine conditions has been withdrawn. The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder and PTSD, finding that the current psychiatric disorders are causally related to service.

The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine is currently rated at 40 percent, and the Board finds that an extraschedular rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's service-connected lung disability is rated at 60 percent, and the Board has granted a TDIU based on his other disabilities. The issue of an increased rating remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his service-connected conditions are not rated higher than the current assigned ratings.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further action, including scheduling a hearing. The claims of increased evaluations and effective date are pending.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed for the claims of higher ratings for his knee and foreleg conditions. The Board found in favor of service connection for a low back disability, with the evidence being at least in equipoise as to whether it is related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for osteoarthritis of the second finger in the right hand, finding that symptoms began during service and have continued to the present day.,Service connection is denied for fibromyalgia as there is no current diagnosis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current back disability, including degenerative arthritis of the spine and spinal stenosis, is not etiologically related to his active service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not service-connected as they are not shown to be related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA opinions regarding the Veteran's right hand disability and a need for further examination.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional medical opinions and to ensure that all relevant evidence has been considered in connection with the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased ratings for bilateral knee disabilities, and the Board is dismissing these claims.

The Veteran's appeal was denied on all issues related to his service-connected conditions, with no new evidence provided that would warrant reopening the claims.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his bilateral knee conditions is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a new examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her left and right knee disabilities have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that either condition warrants a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to her permanent and total disability rating.