Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions regarding the appellant's right shoulder disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, finding that these conditions are directly related to the Veteran's in-service injuries and ongoing symptoms.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine prior to July 24, 2018 was granted. He is currently rated at 10 percent effective from February 4, 2011.,The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his MDD remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates due to lack of compliance with prior remand directives.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability, which is currently rated at 20 percent, has not been shown to warrant a higher rating as the evidence does not demonstrate limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability to include degenerative arthritis of the spine, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to active service.

Your initial compensable ratings for scar of right hand, third finger; scars of the right knee and ankle; left knee degenerative arthritis; total right knee replacement have been dismissed.,Your appeal to reopen service connection for a right shoulder injury has been dismissed.

The Veteran's left ankle disorder is caused or aggravated by his service-connected right ankle disability.,OSA had its onset during service and the Veteran's OSA is related to service.,Right ankle disorder has moderate limitation of motion with pain, warranting a 10% rating.,Right knee osteoarthritis with tendonitis and limited extension does not meet criteria for higher ratings due to no more than moderate flexion limitation.,Right knee osteoarthritis with tendonitis and painful motion also does not meet criteria for higher ratings due to no more than moderate flexion limitation.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for osteoarthritis of the right 5th MCP joint is denied, and his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for prostate condition/urinary condition and bilateral knee condition have been reopened, but the claim for degenerative arthritis, left knee remains denied.,The Board found that while the Veteran has a current diagnosis of degenerative arthritis, left knee, there is no evidence to support a nexus between his in-service injury and the development of this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused him to lose the use of both feet, qualifying him for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and knee conditions, preclude her from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for a supplemental medical opinion to address functional impairment during flare-ups and repeated use of lumbosacral degenerative arthritis.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disorder with radiculopathy, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a cervical spine disorder, initial increased ratings for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis and right shoulder osteoarthritis, as well as initial compensable ratings for residuals of a right fifth metacarpal fracture and lichenification.,No new evidence or arguments have been provided to support these claims.

The Veteran has withdrawn their appeals regarding higher initial ratings for service-connected TBI residuals and back disability. The Board cannot proceed with these issues as the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent from January 31, 2018. Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability, including his meniscal tear, degenerative arthritis, and total knee arthroplasty, is related to a post-service motor vehicle accident rather than service. The temporary total evaluation claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection issue.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disability, currently diagnosed as osteoarthritis, finding that it had its onset during active service and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine have been granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected right and left knee disabilities. The remaining issues, including a right hip disability and increased ratings for the left knee prior to and after total knee replacement, are remanded.