Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for any of the claimed conditions, including left knee osteoarthritis, low back degenerative disc disease, hemorrhoids, bilateral foot osteoarthritis, and respiratory disability (COPD).

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The Veteran's bilateral metatarsal deformities and osteoarthritis of the feet are at least as likely as not related to active service, and thus service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for basic eligibility for VA home loan benefits is being remanded due to the need to locate and associate any missing documents, obtain his complete service treatment and personnel records, and obtain any decision associated with his application for correction of his military records.

The Veteran's service-connected right hip osteoarthritis and total right hip replacement are rated at the maximum available disability ratings, with no further increase warranted.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the spine has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right knee DJD and instability, as well as left knee DJD, were denied. The claim for a higher rating for cervical spine DJD was not addressed in this decision.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral hip disorder and remanded the increased rating claim for keratitis. The low back disorder claim is denied as not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any left hip condition, including femoroacetabular impingement, mild premature osteoarthritis, and tear of the labrum. The case will be remanded for a VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by service, as there was no evidence of a pre-existing condition in service. The current conditions are attributed to normal wear and tear over the years.

The Board found that the Veteran's degenerative arthritis, right knee and left knee do not meet or approximate the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records.

The Board has determined that further examination and development are necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine and radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is found to be etiologically related to active duty service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The issues of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea and an increased rating for right knee degenerative arthritis are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine, right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome with radiculopathy and left arm numbness, and left shoulder disability are not related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left knee and low back disabilities are not related to his active service, with no aggravation of a pre-existing condition during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for DISH and degenerative arthritis, as well as the grant of TDIU, were granted effective April 6, 1996.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for various ankle, foot, knee, and wrist disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for testicular cancer, special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance, and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for MRSA infection.