Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Veteran's right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that this rating is not warranted based on his symptoms and examination findings.,For left knee osteoarthritis, the current 10 percent rating is maintained as there is no evidence of more severe impairment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for residuals of a cervical spine disability and right knee disability to obtain additional development, including verification of service dates and addendum opinions from VA examiners. The issues are currently pending further action.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the percentage standards for a TDIU, and his claim is referred to the Director, Compensation Service, for extraschedular consideration. The pension claim remains pending as there are no issues related to service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of his cervical spine disability and degenerative arthritis, finding that there was no evidence showing a chronic condition in service or continuity of symptomatology thereafter. The VA medical opinion provided by an expert clinician supported this conclusion.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations are being remanded due to the need for further development and evaluation of her genitourinary symptoms.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left shoulder disorders are related to an injury sustained during service, granting his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depression with panic disorder and alcohol use disorder, bilateral hallux valgus (bunions), painful surgical scars on the feet, pes planus, hammer toes of the feet, and thoracolumbar strain and scoliosis, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.,The Veteran's major depressive disorder with panic disorder and alcohol use disorder has prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since October 1, 2017.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the thoracic and lumbar spine, but remanded the right knee disability claim due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and adequate evidence being required, including VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding a rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral foot disability is not related to his active service, and his coronary artery disease status post CABG surgery does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU from July 23, 2012 to October 7, 2014 is remanded due to the incorrect referral of evidence and lack of substantial compliance with the Board's previous remand.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left knee disability due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations, which is considered non-compliance with prior remand directives.

The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis is granted as service-connected.,There is no clear and unmistakable evidence provided by VA to show that the Veteran's right hand or left hand osteoarthritis were aggravated during his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in effective dates and rating determinations, requiring further development of claims for service connection for left knee disability and increased ratings for right fibula fracture and its residuals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board has found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for his eye disorder, anxiety, or depression as separate disabilities from PTSD. The back, elbow, and right leg conditions are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's statements regarding his back pain and because an addendum opinion is needed from the VA examiner.

The Board has denied service connection for right shoulder, left shoulder, right foot, and left foot disabilities as they are not shown to be directly related to active duty or secondary to a pre-existing condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient evidence of current disability severity and treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations and increased ratings for his spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy due to incomplete development of records and need for an opinion regarding the severity of his service-connected conditions without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.