Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for a higher rating of service-connected lumbar spine disability. The Board needs more medical information to decide the case.

Service connection for lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis is granted based on the Veteran's in-service injury.

The veteran's appeal for service connection of multiple conditions was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

The veteran's disability ratings for knee conditions were restored to 30% effective January 1, 2023.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of left elbow and bilateral hip degenerative arthritis. The Board found that a new medical opinion is needed to address the veteran's statements about his military service.

The veteran's effective date for several ratings has been granted as June 29, 2020. The Board agreed that the severity of the Veteran's conditions warranted an earlier effective date.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for a more thorough examination of her knee condition and its severity.

The veteran's appeal for service connection of bilateral hip osteoarthritis was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board dismissed the appeal because all issues were already decided in a previous decision.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss was denied. All other claims, including service connection for various conditions and TDIU, were remanded for further development.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine to obtain an adequate medical opinion.

The Board denied the veteran's request for a higher disability rating for both left shoulder and left elbow disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of right knee degenerative arthritis with meniscal tear due to new and relevant evidence. The case will be reviewed again by the agency.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating due to clear and unmistakable error (CUE) was granted, effective January 26, 2010. Other claims related to earlier effective dates and higher evaluations were denied or dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected disabilities is granted. The Board found that the Veteran's obesity acted as an intermediate step between his service-connected disabilities and his OSA.

The appeal for service connection of left knee strain was dismissed due to procedural issues. The claim for a higher rating for right knee arthritis was remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's service connection for left and right knee disabilities is granted. The claim for bilateral foot condition is remanded.

Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and scrotal pain is denied. Other issues are remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for degenerative arthritis of the spine with spinal stenosis and IVDS prior to January 8, 2020. The Veteran's surviving spouse is encouraged to submit lay statements regarding the Veteran's symptoms.

The veteran's appeal for increased ratings was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.