Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a thoracolumbar spine disorder other than lumbosacral strain and osteoarthritis, including ankylosing spondylitis, was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or manifestations that meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, finding that the Veteran experienced chronic back pain related to this condition since prior to his separation from active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to September 12, 2022, and on and after March 1, 2023, for left knee disability due to lack of adequate VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including unspecified depressive disorder and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to April 3, 2015. The Board granted entitlement to Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) for this period.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine, finding that it is related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of right and left knee osteoarthritis, finding that the previous VA opinions were inadequate. The Veteran's current knee conditions are being evaluated in relation to his service-connected right foot disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing documents and unobtainable VA treatment records. The issues of a higher disability rating for left ankle bimalleolar fracture residuals with degenerative osteoarthritis, and TDIU are being addressed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to establish service connection for right knee degenerative arthritis, finding that his current condition is related to his active military service.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of left knee disability and pes planus were denied as there are no prior VA treatment records showing an intent to apply for benefits. The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for bilateral pes planus were also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's back disability, specifically his diagnosed conditions and their relation to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left wrist disability, finding that his current conditions are not related to his in-service treatment of a ganglion cyst.

The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by chondromalacia patella and degenerative arthritis, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the pain causing functional impairment warrants a 10 percent rating but not higher.

The Veteran's breathing problems, left knee condition, and right knee condition are being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine their relationship to service.,Service connection for hearing loss is also being remanded due to insufficient medical evidence.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's right ankle disability, and thus remands the case for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a new VA examination to assess his lumbar spine condition and for research into his exposure to herbicide agents. The diabetes mellitus claim is also remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and a separate rating for his TBI due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his back disorder and the nature and severity of his TBI.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for a generalized arthritis disorder and degenerative arthritis of the hips, knees, ankles and left shoulder to include as secondary to service-connected lumbar spine sacroiliitis due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and degenerative arthritis are granted service connection.,Prior to November 8, 2021, the rating for onychomycosis is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and various musculoskeletal conditions, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from October 20, 2011, to February 1, 2015.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right elbow condition, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability in service or within one year after separation. The Board also found that the Veteran did not have continuity of symptomatology and that his current condition is not related to his military service.