Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for left knee meniscal tear and osteoarthritis as secondary to the Veteran's right ankle and right knee disabilities.

The Board granted the Veteran's appeal and restored the 20 percent rating for her service-connected right knee strain and osteoarthritis, finding that the reduction was improper.

The Board remands the claims for additional development, including new VA examinations to assess the severity of the Veteran's disabilities and address reports of daily suicidal ideation.

The Board granted increased disability ratings for the service-connected back disability and sciatic nerve radiculopathy of both lower extremities, as well as an earlier effective date for TDIU and SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board granted service connection for right knee osteoarthritis, finding it was aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected muscle spasm disorder due to meningitis. The issue of entitlement to service connection for arthritis of the bilateral hands is remanded.

The Board granted service connection for right knee degenerative arthritis, left knee degenerative arthritis, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, RLE sciatic radiculopathy, LLE sciatic radiculopathy, headache condition, and neck condition (manifested by pain with functional loss that can affect earning capacity).

The Board granted an initial evaluation of 20 percent for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve, as well as a 20 percent rating for right knee joint osteoarthritis with limitation of extension.

The Board remands the service connection claims for left knee osteoarthritis, right knee meniscal tear with osteoarthritis, and varicose veins of both lower extremities due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted the restoration of a 20 percent rating for radiculopathy in both lower extremities and an initial 20 percent rating for left ankle degenerative arthritis, while denying a compensable rating for right hallux valgus.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding direct service connection.

The Board granted service connection and increased ratings for the veteran's cervical strain with degenerative arthritis, lumbosacral strain, migraine headaches, and left and right lower extremity radiculopathies.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, as well as a TDIU.

The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral strain and remanded the claims for bilateral flat foot with achilles tendinitis, eczema, tinea pedis, right foot hallux valgus, and left knee osteoarthritis.

The Board granted initial ratings of 40 percent for degenerative disc disease and 20 percent for right and left lower extremity radiculopathies, but denied higher ratings. Other claims were either granted with non-compensable ratings or denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for right knee instability and right knee joint osteoarthritis, and the Board dismissed these claims.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for IVDS with degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, right elbow dislocation, right shoulder dislocation, and bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy as untimely. The appeal for service connection for bilateral pes planus was denied due to clear and unmistakable evidence that it preexisted service and was not aggravated by service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for increased ratings and higher initial ratings for various disabilities, leading to the dismissal of all claims.

The Board denied the claim to restore a 20 percent schedular rating for lumbosacral spine degenerative joint disease and degenerative arthritis with kyphotic angulation, effective December 1, 2024.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for cervical spine, right shoulder, right and left hip, and right and left knee disorders as secondary to a back disability due to insufficient evidence regarding their relationship with the back disability.

The Board granted service connection for a left and right knee disability as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected back disability based on medical evidence establishing a causal relationship.