Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the effective dates for service connection and initial disability ratings are not warranted prior to June 12, 2007 or July 6, 2007. The claims have been REMANDED for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and a VA opinion on the Veteran's bilateral knee disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to January 19, 2011. The Board found insufficient evidence to substantiate a reasonable possibility that the Veteran is unemployable by reason of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right knee degenerative arthritis is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on current symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for thoracolumbar spine spondylosis and degenerative arthritis, as well as left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis and rotator cuff tear residuals, based on the Veteran's in-service lifting injuries and resulting chronic conditions.

The Veteran's knee and shoulder conditions have been evaluated based on their current functional impairment, with no indication of service connection for any specific exposure or condition.,No new evidence has reopened the claims for service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases for further action due to issues related to the appellant's discharge and service connection claims. The specific issue of whether his character of discharge constitutes a bar to VA compensation benefits is also being addressed.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left knee disorder, finding that it began during his active military service and is related to an in-service injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral ear disorder, right knee disability, and left knee disability are being remanded due to insufficient examination reports.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to the need for clarification of the Veteran's claim and for VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the Appellant's claim for VA disability benefits related to a low back disability is remanded due to the need for additional service treatment records and an opinion regarding whether her current condition is related to her active duty special work in June 1989.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disability, which is characterized as contracture and unilateral primary osteoarthritis (OA) of the right knee with an artificial joint. The claim was based on the theory that this condition is secondary to a fracture of the great toe of the right foot.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his bilateral knee conditions and mental health issues, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to July 2, 2015.

The Veteran's back disability was rated at 20 percent from April 28, 2016 to April 7, 2019. The Board denied a TDIU prior to April 8, 2019 due to insufficient evidence showing the Veteran could not secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee and right knee osteoarthritis, chondromalacia patellae, patellofemoral dysfunction, and meniscal tear. The conditions are related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining Morning Reports from the Veteran's unit during Basic Training and seeking opinions on whether the Veteran's current joint disorders are related to his service or due to herbicide exposure. The claims of urinary incontinence, left thumb disorder, right thumb disorder, and rectal, bowel, or colon disability as due to military sexual assault have also been remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability was incurred during his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back disabilities, finding that they were aggravated by his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of hypertension, heart disorder, BPH, cervical spine degenerative disc disease with cervical muscle spasm, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and spondylosis, bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy, bilateral hip degenerative arthritis, right knee DJD, right ankle condition, vision disability (glaucoma and cataracts), and acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found that these conditions are not related to service.

The Board dismissed all appeals due to the death of the appellant.