Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder condition, finding that there is continuity of symptomatology since his military service.

The Veteran's left and right upper extremity radiculopathy are granted as secondary to his service-connected cervical spine degenerative arthritis.,The Veteran's traumatic brain injury with migraine headaches is granted, supported by in-service diagnosis and continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right knee disabilities were denied. The RO determined that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings before November 3, 2015 and from November 3, 2015 onwards.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluation and service connection due to inadequate examination reports, particularly regarding left knee laxity with arthritis. The AOJ is instructed to schedule new examinations and obtain a medical opinion on both knees.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for degenerative arthritis is granted. The Board has also remanded the case for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left shoulder conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The claim for service connection of a lower back disorder is reopened, but the issue remains remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding its etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for a back condition and a neck condition, both of which were claimed by the Veteran. The conditions are deemed to have begun during active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for low back disabilities, tinnitus, and remanded other issues due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine was denied as it did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic osteoarthritis of spine and IVDS with right-sided radiculopathy, finding that the Veteran's current back disabilities are at least as likely as not related to his in-service injuries.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee degenerative arthritis, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it is presumed to have been incurred during active duty.,VA examinations were not provided for the Veteran's hip, low back, and knee disabilities. The Veteran also needs a VA examination for his PTSD.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim of service connection for right knee osteoarthritis is granted. The issue of service connection for a right knee disorder is remanded.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations are inadequate and requires additional opinions to determine if the Veteran's foot conditions were caused or aggravated by her military service.

Service connection is granted for right and left knee disabilities manifested by pain.,Service connection is also granted for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for left knee osteoarthritis and total knee replacement residuals is being remanded due to the submission of additional VA examination and clinical documentation. The Veteran has not waived initial review by the Agency of Original Jurisdiction.

The Board found no evidence to support a claim that the Veteran's left shoulder disorder was caused by a fall while receiving treatment at the VA Medical Center of Beckley, and thus denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.