Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The veteran's left shoulder disability was granted a rating of 40 percent, but no higher, from April 20, 2022. The other issues were remanded for further development.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right ankle disabilities were granted increased ratings to 40 percent from July 8, 2016.

The Board granted service connection for lumbar spine condition and separate ratings for left knee instability, but denied other claims including increased disability ratings and earlier effective dates.

The Board remands the claims for further development to ensure that VA has met its duty to assist in the development of the claims.

The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, remanded several other issues including a rating increase for major depressive disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder, disorders of the hands, and a foot disorder.

The case is remanded for further development and an additional VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities.

The Board granted separate ratings for a left knee meniscal tear and left knee instability, as well as a rating for left knee total replacement, but denied an increased rating for left knee osteoarthritis.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis with degenerative arthritis due to inadequate examination and need for additional evidence.

The appeal is remanded to address the Veteran's arguments concerning compliance with hearing officer duties and to obtain additional evidence related to muscle impairment associated with his right shoulder disability.

The Board denied higher initial ratings for the thoracolumbar spine disability and right ankle disability, granted service connection for an acquired mental disorder as due to a service-connected disability, and dismissed the claim for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board remands the claims for service connection, TDIU, and SMC due to an inadequate VA opinion regarding the Veteran's lower back disability.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for right knee disabilities and TDIU due to further development needed.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the left knee disability and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to June 30, 2017.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection and SMC, but denied an earlier effective date for DEA benefits.

The Board denied service connection for left knee osteoarthritis as the evidence did not support a finding that it began during active service or was otherwise related to an in-service injury.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for a higher rating for left knee degenerative arthritis and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's right hip strain, impairment of thigh and remanded the claim for an increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the back.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including bilateral knee osteoarthritis and anxiety disorder, prevented him from maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The appeal of the proposed rating reduction for degenerative arthritis, thoracic spine with intervertebral disc syndrome, from 20 to 10 percent was dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Board granted service connection for a back disability, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, left knee disorder, GERD, and IBS as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected conditions.