Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Veteran's left hip disability is currently rated at 20 percent for labral tear with femoral acetabular impingement syndrome and osteoarthritis with thigh impairment, 10 percent for limitation of flexion, and 10 percent for limitation of extension. The appeal has been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for lumbar spine, bilateral hips, bilateral knees, and cervical spine due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has determined that the VA Ankle Conditions examination conducted on September 26, 2024 did not comply with the remand directives and is therefore inadequate. The Veteran's right ankle disability remains under review for a higher rating.

The Veteran's right knee condition, rhinitis, and erectile dysfunction are granted with specific disability ratings. However, the Board has remanded several issues including service connection for groin pain, increased rating for hemorrhagic prostatitis, eczema, and pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of degenerative disc disease and spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine with lumbosacral strain, degenerative arthritis of the left knee, and osteoarthrosis with trochanteric pain syndrome of the left hip were granted effective August 5, 2024.

The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with degenerative arthritis is rated at 20 percent, effective January 15, 2020. Service connection for a low back disability and recurrent left lower extremity pain are granted.

The appeal for service connection of anemia is dismissed. The appeals for service connection of low back pain and hip osteoarthritis are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the left and right shoulders, as well as for obstructive sleep apnea. The decision also grants service connection for degenerative arthritis of the left and right knees.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder pain, right hip strain, and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The AOJ is instructed to verify all periods of active duty reserve (ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA) and obtain addendum opinions from VA examiners.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of his service-connected left knee disability is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. The AOJ must schedule the Veteran for a new examination and readjudicate the issue.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, including degenerative arthritis and strain, as well as sciatica in both the right and left lower extremities. The decision is based on evidence showing that these conditions are related to an in-service motor vehicle accident injury.

The Veteran's bilateral hip disabilities are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors, and an addendum opinion is needed to determine if they are caused or aggravated by his service-connected DDD status post lumbar discectomy with spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis and bilateral radiculopathy.

The Veteran's bilateral wrist condition is related to his military service, and the claim for service connection has been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient consideration of his lay statements and potential continuity of symptomatology, as well as incomplete attempts to obtain private medical records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lower back disorder has been granted, and the appeal is dismissed. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for PTSD as due to in-service military sexual trauma (MST).

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities are being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error in the prior examination report.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to procedural errors and the need for additional evidence, including SSA earnings reports and a VA examination of his lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's initial claim for left ear hearing loss was denied, and he is seeking an increased rating.,The Veteran's right ear hearing loss claim has been denied.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain claim is denied as the evidence does not show forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to 30 degrees or less, which would warrant a higher rating.,Right shoulder degenerative arthritis and cervical strain claims are remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for chronic lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, and depression have been granted. The Veteran also received a TDIU effective from January 21, 2009.