Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right shoulder strains with various conditions were denied. The claim for a compensable rating for internal hemorrhoids was also denied. However, the claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was remanded.

The Board remanded the case to ensure a proper VA examination of the veteran's right ankle disability.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and chronic interstitial lung disease were granted under the PACT Act. A compensable rating of at least 10 percent was also granted for photophobia and vitreous floaters.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher ratings for left and right hip conditions due to inadequate medical examinations.

The veteran's service connection claims for left and right ankle conditions, left hip femoral acetabular impingement syndrome, and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome were granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for right knee osteoarthritis, left knee osteoarthritis, and back pain due to unclear military service dates and lack of records.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment. Therefore, a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) effective September 11, 2019 is granted.

The veteran was granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a separate rating of 10 percent for left knee instability. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The Veteran's right hip limitation of flexion is granted a 10 percent rating, while the claim for a higher rating for his right hip strain with osteoarthritis remains denied.

The Board denied service connection for osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine, finding that it is less likely than not related to service and did not onset within a year after separation from service.

The veteran is granted an effective date of October 22, 2008 for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for service connection of cervical spine degenerative arthritis with IVDS was dismissed due to a claims processing defect.

The veteran's claim for service connection for osteoarthritis and instability of the left knee was granted. The Board found that the veteran's current disability is related to an in-service injury.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of several conditions, including degenerative disc disease and knee issues, due to inadequate medical opinions. The Board will reconsider these claims after obtaining new medical evidence.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for lumbar disability from October 30, 1972, to January 12, 2016, was granted. The Board found that the evidence supported a 40 percent rating during this period.

The veteran's service connection for right knee strain, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and osteoarthritis has been granted. These conditions are considered secondary to the veteran's service-connected left knee strain.

The Board remanded the case to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The VA examination report was incomplete, lacking range of motion measurements and explanations.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection of degenerative changes in the left foot and degenerative arthritis in the right foot due to inadequate examination and missing medical records.

The veteran's appeal to reduce the disability rating for lumbosacral strain was dismissed. The veteran was granted a 40% rating for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy but denied a compensable rating for the little finger of the right hand. Issues regarding TDIU and SMC were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was granted due to new and relevant evidence. The claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disorder and neck disability were remanded for further review.