Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Veteran's lumbar spine and right knee disabilities have been granted service connection.,A compensable rating for bilateral tinea pedis prior to April 15, 2016 has been denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine and pilonidal cyst are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's lumbar strain with degenerative arthritis was granted a 40 percent rating from February 5, 2010 to October 2, 2014. From October 2, 2014 to May 19, 2015, the Veteran's disability remained at 40 percent. However, from July 1, 2015 onwards, a higher rating was denied.

The Board denied service connection for right knee and bilateral shoulder disabilities, finding that the current conditions did not have their onset during or as a result of active military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 40 percent for his back disorder was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish unfavorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine or unfavorable ankylosis of the entire spine, which is required for a higher evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine and bilateral knee disability, finding that there was no evidence of such conditions during or within one year after service. The Veteran's current diagnoses were not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis was denied, and his claim for service connection for a foot disorder was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo, fibromyalgia, and headaches migraines have been dismissed as the conditions were granted in a March 2024 rating decision.,Service connection has been established for bilateral flatfoot, degenerative arthritis of the right foot, left hallux valgus, right hallux valgus, left plantar fasciitis, right plantar fasciitis, and degenerative arthritis of the left hand.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability, currently diagnosed as osteoarthritis. The decision finds that there is an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding whether the current condition is related to active military service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disability due to new and material evidence, but has denied the claim on the merits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability during or within one year after service and no link between the claimed in-service injury and the current condition.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine and stomach disability.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss but has remanded the issue of service connection for a back condition due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for a low back disability, right knee disability, and right shoulder disability due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis of the spine due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for additional evidence. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with stenosis and vertebral fracture, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy were granted effective July 5, 2007.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to new and relevant evidence presented by the Veteran during his hearing. The claims will be reconsidered with a focus on the Veteran's statements regarding the onset of his conditions during active service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine and cervical spine have been denied.

The Veteran's claim for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t) is remanded due to incomplete records and inadequate examinations, which may affect her eligibility for the benefit.