Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Board granted an effective date of August 3, 2019, for the separate rating for left knee patellar instability and a 20 percent rating for left knee osteoarthritis with limitation of extension.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the service connection of cervical radiculopathy of both upper extremities, but denied earlier effective dates for degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome of the cervical spine, headaches, and TBI.

The claims for service connection for right shoulder impingement syndrome with rotator cuff tendonitis, right knee degenerative arthritis, left knee degenerative arthritis, and a right ankle strain are remanded to obtain direct service connection opinions.

The Board denied service connection for a right elbow disability and an increased evaluation for PTSD with OCD, and remanded claims for service connection for osteoarthritis involving multiple joints and allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates, but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to April 24, 2023, and an effective date of May 12, 2022, for DEA under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The Board granted restoration of a 40% rating for left ankle degenerative arthritis effective January 24, 2022, and denied an increased rating in excess of 40% from April 1, 2020.

The Board granted service connection for right knee osteoarthritis, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board remands the appeal for further development of evidence, including scheduling VA examinations to determine the current nature and severity of the Veteran's right elbow disability, the etiology of his skin condition, and the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disability.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for increased disability ratings, temporary total disability evaluation, and TDIU.

The Board remands the matter for an adequate examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's left ankle disability without considering the ameliorative effects of any medication.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's right knee disability with limitation of flexion effective July 12, 2012, and denied an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for the same condition.

The Board remands the matter for a new VA examination to reassess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's right hip flexion limitation of motion and a 70 percent rating for his right hip joint replacement, but denied higher ratings for other conditions.

The Board remands the claims for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent prior to February 10, 2020, and an increased disability rating in excess of 40 percent since that time for the service-connected lumbar spine disability, a separate rating for radiculopathy, and entitlement to TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted a separate 10 percent disability rating for right knee instability and denied an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee degenerative arthritis prior to January 31, 2023.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a cervical spine condition, including degenerative arthritis, C3-C7; cervical spine degenerative disc disease, including Intervertebral Disc Syndrome of C3-C7; cervical spinal stenosis; right hand and arm neurologic condition, including right cervical radiculopathy; and obstructive sleep apnea to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the August 2020 rating decisions on appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, granting an effective date of June 12, 2017, for TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the left hand and fingers to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's tarsal tunnel syndrome, pes planus with degenerative arthritis, and hallux valgus, as well as service connection for various disorders.

The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the right and left knees, but denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The back, elbow, and ankle claims were remanded.