Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for left and right ankle disabilities, as well as left and right hand/finger disabilities. The Veteran's claims were based on assertions of in-service onset and secondary to service-connected conditions.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for left knee joint osteoarthritis effective from January 31, 2020. The Veteran's appeal was to establish an earlier effective date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for joint and back osteoarthritis and Meniere's disease, finding no evidence of a nexus to service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed as the claims were withdrawn prior to a decision being made.,The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative disc L4-5 (low back disability).

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his service-connected disabilities, as well as the relationship between his current conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle recurrent sprain and right knee osteoarthritis due to inadequate medical opinions. The AOJ is instructed to obtain a new VA opinion to address the nature, date of initial onset, and etiology of the Veteran's disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to duty-to-assist errors and requests for additional evidence. The Veteran's left shoulder disabilities, including residuals of a childhood fracture and arthritis, will be further evaluated.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to require the regular aid and attendance of another person, meeting the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's bilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome and degenerative arthritis are granted a 20% rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability is related to his military service and remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for effective dates are granted, but has also found that additional development is needed to address the severity of his knee conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's degenerative disc disease and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine are related to his active duty service, resolving any doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings were denied.,A TDIU was granted beginning September 30, 2019.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected. The claims for the remaining conditions are denied due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The Board has determined that the VA rating decision on appeal did not address the Veteran's increased ratings for his bilateral knee disabilities, and thus remanded these issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's neck disability. The claim will be reconsidered with a new VA examination and medical opinion.

The appeals regarding service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right foot plantar fasciitis, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left ankle sprain, right shoulder arthritis, degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and left knee condition are dismissed.,The appeals regarding service connection for right shoulder arthritis and right knee condition are granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis was denied in a November 4, 2024 rating decision. The effective date of the award was revised to May 17, 2023 due to CUE in the previous decision. An earlier effective date is not granted.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for migraine headaches and service connection for right ear hearing loss have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing her appeals.,Service connection has been granted for a lumbar spine disability, tailbone pain (coccyx fracture), and tinnitus on a direct basis.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, leading to the grant of TDIU.