Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and degenerative arthritis, lumbosacral spine were not rated higher than the current levels. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of entitlement to a TDIU based on these conditions alone.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and left knee disability, as well as his TDIU claim prior to March 29, 2016, are being remanded due to the need for new VA addendum opinions applying the but-for causal standard for secondary service connection.,The Veteran's current thoracolumbar spine disorder and left knee disorder may be less severe if not for his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequacy of a previous VA examination, and ordered a new one.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of a compensable rating for his right shoulder disability prior to December 6, 2012, is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 40 percent for his service-connected right shoulder disability from December 6, 2012, is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for his right knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for his patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative arthritis or instability, and denied TDIU prior to September 2, 2016.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development regarding the Veteran's ability to work due to his service-connected disabilities, particularly ischemic heart disease.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral shoulder and knee disabilities as secondary to his service-connected neck spondylosis with arthritis and low back degenerative arthritis, respectively.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee osteoarthritis with strain and a torn anterior cruciate ligament, finding that it is caused by overcompensating for his service-connected right knee degenerative joint disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities due to insufficient medical documentation in his file, and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right ankle ligament laxity, shoulder conditions, and other residuals, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to March 18, 2020. Basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits is also established.

The Veteran's service-connected left ankle and right heel disabilities are found to have caused or contributed to his lumbar spine disabilities. His right hip disability is also found to be related to his active-duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for lumbar strain, left knee internal derangement of medial meniscus, left knee osteoarthritis with degenerative joint disease, right knee internal derangement of medial meniscus, and right knee osteoarthritis with degenerative joint disease due to new evidence from his Reserve service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking higher ratings for his cervical spine and low back disabilities.

The Veteran's left ankle, left knee, and right knee conditions have been rated at 10 percent each. The Veteran's right middle finger condition has also been rated at 10 percent.,All claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of entitlement to specially adapted housing, special home adaptation grant, and special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran will be scheduled for VA examinations to assess the severity and manifestations of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of his left knee, coccyx injury, right foot disability, left foot disability, and adjustment disorder with depressed mood and insomnia due to new evidence or further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disability, but denied service connection for menstrual disorders.,Most of the Veteran's claims are remanded due to incomplete information about her periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty for training (INACDURA).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment from July 25, 2011 to October 3, 2018. The Board found the evidence in equipoise as to whether he was unemployable due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's asthma and right shoulder osteoarthritis are granted as service connected due to exposure to burn pits during military service, with the PACT Act providing presumptive service connection.