Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left lower extremity disorder is not related to her military service and is not secondary to her service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine remains pending.

The Veteran is entitled to a TDIU prior to August 13, 2010 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's low backache and right knee disability have been granted service connection.,The claim for residuals of right ankle injury (claimed as right foot condition) is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new examination for his cervical spine disability and because of inextricably intertwined issues regarding service connection for peripheral neuropathy/radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, lumbar spine disability, and bilateral lower extremities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left knee disability, diagnosed as chondromalacia patella and mild osteoarthritis of the left knee, was not incurred during active service or due to an event, injury, or disease incurred in active service. The preponderance of evidence is against this claim.

The Veteran's pre-existing 'knock knee' condition was aggravated during service and resulted in current bilateral knee osteoarthritis, allowing for the grant of service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's right elbow degenerative arthritis with residuals does not warrant a higher disability rating, as it did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's right leg disability, including any aggravation by a service-connected acquired psychiatric disability, is not found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence provided.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and opinion regarding his right wrist, bilateral knee, osteoarthritis, and gastrointestinal disorders.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions, including ratings for various disabilities and the effective dates of service connection. The case is being remanded due to a need for a Board hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee conditions, including osteoarthritis, patellar subluxation, a torn meniscus, and a Baker's cyst, are not related to service or caused by or aggravated by his service-connected residuals of a left second toe fracture.

The Veteran's right ankle osteoarthritis is rated at 20% for the entire appeal period. Service connection for left ulnar neuropathy was denied as it is not related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% rating effective April 12, 2013. His low back disability was also increased to 70% from that date.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional treatment records and provide a VA examination. The issues of an increased rating for his spine disability and TDIU are also being addressed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an initial compensable disability rating for his right ankle and thigh scars, or for a superficial scar on the left lower leg.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee osteoarthritis, right knee arthritis, status post cervical spine fracture with left radiculopathy, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD. The Veteran's in-service parachute jumps are considered the primary cause of these conditions.

The Veteran seeks service connection for degenerative arthritis in the left knee. The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and providing an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the claimed condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as his disabilities did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.