Hip decisions — 2008

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right hip disability, as there was no evidence of a current disability or that it was related to his military service or any service-connected disability.

The Board denied service connection for lower back and bilateral hip disabilities, as well as a compensable evaluation for residuals of bilateral stress fractures. The veteran was also informed that his claims for service connection for bilateral flat feet and nonservice-connected pension were being remanded to the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hip, left ankle, left hand, left knee, back, and hemorrhoid disabilities as there was no evidence of currently diagnosed disorders.

The Board remands the claims for further development and to schedule a VA examination.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for additional development, including scheduling the veteran for a videoconference hearing before the Board.

The Board remands the claims for a VA examination to determine if any current intestinal, right hip, right knee, or right foot disability is related to service or a service-connected condition.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hip, low back, cervical spine, bilateral hand, and shoulder disabilities are being remanded for a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to cold exposure during his active duty service.

The veteran is granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities, effective October 7, 1998.

The claim for service connection for a right hip disability must be remanded for additional development to address the etiology of any current right hip condition.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss of the right ear, tinnitus, and bilateral hip disability were denied as there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board granted service connection for degenerative joint and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, left knee disability, right knee disability, and left hip disability as secondary to pes planus.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a pituitary tumor, brain tumor, body rash with dark skin discoloration, and left hip disability were denied as there was no evidence of these conditions in service or within the relevant time frame following discharge from service, and no medical evidence linking any of these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating and service connection for various conditions, as they were not supported by the evidence.

The veteran's right hip disability was not related to active service or a service-connected disability.

The Board granted service connection for a right ankle disability and reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for depression, but denied other claims including those for migraine headaches, hip disability, muscle disability, anxiety, degenerative bone growths, increased ratings for knee disabilities, and eligibility for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile and/or adaptive equipment.

The appeal for service connection of a right ankle disability was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to active service. The other claims were either denied or remanded.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to service connection for a left hip condition and back condition, as well as the TDIU claim, for further development.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied, but new and material evidence was found to reopen the claim for a foot condition. The other claims remained denied.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, peptic ulcer disease, diverticulitis/diverticulosis, intervertebral disc syndrome, arthritis of the wrists and hands, bilateral hip and knee disabilities, post-operative muscle weakness and herniation, and a left ankle disability as there was no evidence relating their onset to service.

The Board denied service connection for a right hip disability and a low back disability as there is no evidence of current disabilities related to the veteran's military service.