Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Board granted a disability evaluation of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis with bilateral degenerative arthritis based on severe symptoms and marked deformity.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve involvement and remanded the claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine.

The Board granted a disability rating of 60 percent for the Veteran's status post right and left knee replacements, as well as a 40 percent rating for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine.

The Board remands the claims for an initial compensable disability rating for right hip degenerative arthritis with iliopsoas tendonitis, limitation of extension and thigh impairment prior to January 13, 2022, due to a need for a retrospective medical opinion that discounts the beneficial effects of medication.

The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis with IVDS, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, left shoulder rotator cuff tear, and dermatitis while granting a 20% rating for the left ankle disability and a 10% rating for the right great toe scar. The Veteran's eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance was also denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a back condition and right hip condition as additional evidence is needed to address whether these conditions are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected knee conditions.

The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's back disability prior to September 29, 2020, and remanded the claim for service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, left hip disability (degenerative arthritis and trochanteric pain syndrome), right hip disability (degenerative arthritis and trochanteric pain syndrome), and right knee degenerative arthritis.

The Board granted service connection for right hallux rigidus, right great toe osteoarthritis, and bilateral pes cavus as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected plantar fasciitis. The rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis was increased from 30% prior to December 8, 2015, to 50% effective that date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot/ankle disorders, finding no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year of separation, and no credible evidence of continuity of symptomatology.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and special monthly compensation, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or entitlement to SMC based on housebound status.

The appeal for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine was dismissed due to the appellant's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's lumbar spine IVDS, right shoulder strain, and right knee conditions but granted a separate 20 percent rating for his right knee meniscal tear.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to service-connected knee disabilities for further development, including an opinion on the severity of the disabilities without the ameliorative effects of medication.

The appeal for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine was dismissed due to an untimely Notice of Disagreement.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) to obtain the Veteran's Service Dental Records.

The Board granted an effective date of August 25, 2021, for the award of service connection for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis to include Intervertebral disc syndrome (IDVS), radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity.

The Board restored the 40% rating for right glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis and dislocation, finding that the reduction was improper. An increased disability rating in excess of 40% was denied.