Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine was granted. A 50 percent rating for PTSD was also granted, but the issue of total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was remanded.

The Board remanded the case to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error in failing to obtain an adequate VA examination. The appellant will undergo a new VA examination to determine the severity of his lumbar spine disability.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for right knee degenerative arthritis was denied. The claims for service connection for right testicle removal and TDIU were remanded.

The veteran's appeals for higher ratings for left and right knee conditions were dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeals.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus and right knee scar was denied. The claims for right knee degenerative arthritis, instability, and limitation of extension were remanded for further examination.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant due to errors in the duty to assist. The Veteran will undergo further medical examinations.

The veteran's service connection for tinnitus and both knee conditions was granted. Other claims were remanded.

The Board granted an effective date of September 8, 2009 for left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve and September 9, 2016 for a 40 percent rating for low back disability. Other issues were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date prior to October 25, 2021, for service connection of several conditions. The earliest effective date is October 25, 2021.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The claims for increased ratings for knee conditions were remanded for further evaluation.

The appeal for service connection of a back disability is remanded. The Board needs to verify the Veteran's duty status during a specific injury period.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is granted as service-connected.,For the entire period of his claim, the Veteran has been assigned the maximum schedular rating for his left knee instability. Therefore, an increased rating is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability is related to service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral knee conditions due to the need for additional medical opinions.,Specifically, an addendum opinion is required for both left and right knees to acknowledge and consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding his knee issues.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for a separate compensable evaluation for right knee joint instability, a rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected right knee osteoarthritis limitation of extension, TDIU based on a single disability (right knee), and ratings in excess of 50 percent and 10 percent for anxiety disorder not otherwise specified and GERD respectively, to ensure adequate medical examinations are conducted.

The Board granted the veteran's appeal and restored a 20% disability rating for left knee instability, effective February 11, 2023.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than August 11, 2022, for a 40 percent rating increase for his lumbar spine disability. The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing severe symptoms or limitations prior to that date.

The veteran's appeal for effective dates of ratings and service connection was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw it.

The veteran's appeal for service connection and rating increase was dismissed because the veteran withdrew all issues before a decision was made.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's degenerative arthritis, lumbar spine, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.