Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his bilateral knee and foot conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. His TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision on any of the issues. As such, no rating or determination was made.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, is granted as secondary to his service-connected compression fracture of the thoracic spine at T12 with degenerative arthritis. The disability rating for his compression fracture remains remanded.

The Veteran's left knee surgery performed on July 28, 2006 required convalescence for at least six months. The Board granted a temporary total evaluation of 100% from October 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disability has been reopened, but the claims for bilateral shoulder disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) have been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current lumbar spine degenerative arthritis is related to his service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The claims include increased rating and TDIU issues related to lower back condition and left lower extremity sensory deficit.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for left knee degenerative arthritis and instability was denied as the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is granted as incurred in service.,The Veteran's left arm, left hand/wrist, and right hand/wrist disorders are not found to be related to service.

The Veteran's left knee instability is granted at a 20 percent rating effective from February 7, 2021. The Veteran was previously denied service connection for PTSD and a sleeping disorder.

The Board has granted a TDIU as of May 10, 2021, due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preventing him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claim for a VA examination to address whether the Veteran's pelvic floor dysfunction is caused or aggravated by her service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran asserts that her current right shoulder disability may be related to in-service heavy lifting and/or sexual assault during active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right wrist osteoarthritis may be related to his service-connected left wrist strain with history of ganglion cyst, and thus remands for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations for his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis, finding that the Veteran's pain is related to his parachute jumps during active service.

The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities have been rated based on limitation of motion, with the highest rating available for each condition. The Veteran is currently receiving a 20 percent rating for her left knee disability (meniscus tear) and a 10 percent rating for her right knee disability (limitation of motion).,The Veteran's appeal was denied as her conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including sinusitis, lumbar spine disorder, cervical strain, radiculopathy of the left arm, cerebral palsy, arteriosclerotic heart disease, hypertension, and a left elbow disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The application to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus. The claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for cervical degenerative arthritis. The claims regarding the Veteran's cervical degenerative arthritis and low back condition are remanded for de novo review on the merits.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for low back condition. The claims regarding the Veteran's cervical degenerative arthritis and low back condition are remanded for de novo review on the merits.,The application to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for right leg condition is remanded.,The application to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for left leg condition is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total occupational and social impairment. A 70 percent disability rating is granted.,A higher rating for Degenerative Arthritis of the Back is denied.