Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Board denied a revision of the December 2014 rating decision that denied service connection for a back disability, finding no clear and unmistakable error (CUE). The Veteran's claim was based on his contention that he had a current disability due to combat service. However, the Board found that the law at the time did not incorrectly apply in determining there was no current disability.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal regarding the increased rating for residuals of left shoulder injury, degenerative arthritis. As a result, the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's left shoulder and right shoulder disorders, as well as his degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine and cervical spine disorder are all found to be related to service. The Veteran has been granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left knee osteoarthritis is remanded due to inadequate examination findings and the need for additional testing.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims of service connection for left and right knee osteoarthritis and lower back osteoarthritis due to new and material evidence submitted since the January 2015 final rating decision. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot disability was denied. The effective date of the grant of service connection for left knee joint degenerative arthritis is set at May 16, 2018. Other claims were either denied or remanded.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for her service-connected residuals of disk bulge, L5-S1, degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine is being remanded due to insufficient evidence from a previous VA examination.

The Veteran's left ankle disability, rated as osteoarthritis, was granted a 20% rating prior to January 6, 2023. As of that date, the claim for an increased rating is denied.

The Veteran's right knee disability, including arthroscopic ACL repair and degenerative arthritis, is currently rated at 10 percent. A separate 10 percent rating for instability has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee osteoarthritis and TDIU prior to December 1, 2010 are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability, alone or in combination with other service-connected disabilities, meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU rating from December 5, 2019 to July 1, 2021. However, SMC pursuant to 38 U.S.C. §1114(s) is remanded due to insufficient evidence of his inability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has ordered a remand to ensure substantial compliance with the March 2022 Board remand instructions, specifically regarding the Veteran's reported flare-ups and functional loss due to pain during range of motion testing.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left shoulder disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination that complies with previous Board directives.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for right and left knee degenerative arthritis, both status post arthroplasty, were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under VA rating criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for osteoarthritis and a medial meniscus tear of the right knee, finding that these conditions were caused by the Veteran's service-connected left knee, left hip, and right foot disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases of cervical DDD and degenerative arthritis, as well as OSA, for further development to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for aching of muscles, bones, and joints as due to in-service exposure to herbicides is remanded. The Board finds that an addendum opinion is needed to address the nature and etiology of his diagnosed conditions, including pain-related disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for osteochondral lesions of the left and right knees, as well as degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine. The claims are being returned to VA for additional development.

Your right knee disability has been granted service connection, but the appeal for a higher rating is dismissed as there are no further issues in dispute.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee condition is granted, and he is now rated at 60 percent for his respiratory disability. The TDIU claim is also granted due to the combined effect of multiple disabilities. The claims for a rating in excess of 60 percent for the respiratory disability and for service connection for NHL are withdrawn.