Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for right and left knee retropatellar pain syndrome with osteoarthritis and chondromalacia, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and left ear hearing loss, while dismissing the appeals for atopic dermatitis with folliculitis, migraine headaches, right ear hearing loss, degenerative arthritis of both ankles, and left hip coxa saltans.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to increased ratings and earlier effective dates for the service-connected right knee disabilities due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for umbilical and inguinal hernia, as well as degenerative arthritis of the left and right hands, due to a lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The appeal for an increased disability rating of PTSD was withdrawn by the Veteran, and service connection for a back condition including degenerative arthritis, bilateral L5 spondylolysis, lumbar DDD, thoracic strain was denied due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral shoulder disabilities.

The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for the right hip disability due to impairment of the thigh and denied higher evaluations for limitation of flexion and extension.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including hives, myopia, pseudofolliculitis barbae, hand arthritis, sinusitis, and left shoulder issues, due to inadequate medical nexus opinions.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's left ankle disability prior to May 5, 2023, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter, as well as a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability.

The Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for left ulnar nerve neuropathy from November 14, 2010, to November 13, 2011, but the claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent from November 14, 2011, was denied.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to higher initial ratings for right and left knee strain with degenerative arthritis prior to May 18, 2017, due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous remand instructions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, as well as service connection for various disabilities.

The Veteran's right knee degenerative arthritis with postoperative meniscal tear was granted an increased rating from 10 percent to 40 percent, but no higher, effective May 18, 2016. Other claims were denied.

The Board granted service connection for back pain, right knee instability/pain, and a bilateral hip condition as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left knee condition.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 20 percent for right knee degenerative arthritis with limitation of motion during flexion and a separate 10 percent rating for right knee instability, as well as a TDIU from October 28, 2011, to February 23, 2022.

The Board granted service connection for right acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis and a 20 percent rating for erectile dysfunction, while denying an increased compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's right lower extremity scars and remanded an increased rating claim for his service-connected right ankle condition.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the award of service connection for various conditions and denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and a vestibular disorder. An initial rating of 10 percent was granted for right ankle degenerative arthritis.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings of bilateral knee degenerative arthritis due to a need for an addendum opinion that discounts any ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a back disability and sciatica due to a duty to assist error, requiring an adequate medical opinion.