Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for right hip osteoarthritis, left knee posttraumatic osteoarthritis, right knee posttraumatic osteoarthritis, and right wrist degenerative arthritis. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service MOS as a survival instructor and associated injuries from parachute jumps.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was aggravated during service, and his left foot degenerative arthritis and hallux valgus are related to this aggravation. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for left wrist and left knee disabilities, finding no current diagnoses or evidence of in-service injury that would support a grant of service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right knee disabilities due to inconsistencies in previous examinations. The Veteran is also being asked to provide an additional examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected cervical spine disability due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for additional development.

The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the spine status post fracture T-5 was not manifested by forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine 30 degrees or less, or favorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine or its functional equivalent from April 4, 2019 to November 9, 2020. As such, his claim for a higher disability rating was denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were dismissed as the appeal is moot due to his death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for secondary service connection of right knee osteoarthritis as it was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected left knee strain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left knee osteoarthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome, as well as his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The Veteran is required to undergo further examination and provide additional information regarding stressors related to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the issues of TDIU and basic eligibility for Chapter 35 DEA based on permanent and total disability prior to September 18, 2013 due to a letter from VA indicating that it would be premature to adjudicate these matters before considering information from the Social Security Administration.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a disability rating for right knee strain and degenerative arthritis.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee and right knee osteoarthritis, finding that there is a link between his in-service injuries and the current disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn her appeal on all issues.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder acromioclavicular joint separation and degenerative joint disease, as well as cervical osteoarthritis. The Veteran's current conditions are found to be related to his military service.,Service connection was denied for malignant neoplasm of the colon due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the spine is currently rated at 10 percent for the period prior to June 26, 2019 and at 20 percent beginning on that date. The rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy remains at 10 percent.,For the appeal period beginning on June 26, 2019, the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the spine is rated at 20 percent, and his right lower extremity radiculopathy continues to be rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine is rated at a 40 percent disability, effective from August 31, 2011.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher disability rating for his back condition, effective from the date of the withdrawal.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine and right knee disability manifested by pain, both secondary to service-connected left knee chondromalacia. The decision is based on a finding that there is approximately even evidence supporting the Veteran's claims.

The Board has granted service connection for osteoarthritis of the left ankle joint, finding that it had its onset in service and is related to a previous injury sustained during active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and rating of left foot strain due to conflicting medical evidence regarding current diagnoses and functional impairment.