Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his right knee degenerative arthritis and instability was denied. He is currently rated 10 percent for both conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantial, gainful employment for the period prior to January 30, 2019.

Service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis is dismissed.,Service connection for transient blindness associated with migraine headaches and/or seizures is granted.

The Veteran's right hip disability, characterized by limitation of abduction, adduction, or rotation, was rated at 20 percent prior to October 4, 2022. The separate ratings for flexion and extension were also assigned as noncompensably disabling until October 4, 2022, when they were increased to 10 percent each.

The Veteran is granted effective dates of January 28, 2004 for the grant of service connection for right knee strain, left knee strain, osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine, cervical spine disability, and allergic rhinitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right and left knee osteoarthritis, limitation of extension, and instability. The VA will obtain any outstanding records and schedule the Veteran for a new examination to assess the severity of his disabilities.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right upper extremity is granted at a 40 percent rating, effective from March 16, 2012. The other issues related to cervical spine and upper extremities have been resolved with either grants or denials.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased ratings in excess of 30 percent for osteoarthritis of the right and left knees as the appellant requested withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the issues related to increased ratings for PTSD, lateral collateral ligament sprain of the right ankle, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, and radiculopathy affecting the sciatic nerve. He also requested withdrawal of the TDIU issue.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee disability, back disability, and right hip disability due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for service-connected lumbar spine strain and right knee disabilities have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70% rating, effective from the date of the decision. Other disabilities are also addressed and rated appropriately.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination results and a need for further development, including an additional VA examination to reassess the severity of the Veteran's left knee disability.

The Veteran's spine and sciatic nerve radiculopathy conditions are remanded for further evaluation due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for right and left foot disorders due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of his current foot conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for cervical and lumbar osteoarthritis, finding that new and material evidence was not received since the June 2017 rating decision.

The Veteran's claim for headaches as secondary to service-connected major depressive disorder and tinnitus was granted. The effective dates for the grants of service connection for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, right hip strain with degenerative changes, right hip thigh impairment, left hip degenerative changes, and left hip thigh impairment were all set at April 13, 2010.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's back disability, including a new VA examination to evaluate the current level of severity. The issues on appeal are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee condition may be related to service, but more evidence is needed before a decision can be made.