Hip decisions — 2015

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current disabilities of the right knee, left knee, or right hip. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches has been granted.,Her claim for an increased evaluation for her stress reaction of the right talus and fibula was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of fibromyalgia, a generalized systemic arthritis condition, and a left hip disability have been denied as there is no evidence of any diagnosed conditions. The appeal does not involve service connection.

The Board has ordered the Veteran to be examined for his claimed disabilities and to provide additional evidence. The appeal is being remanded due to the Veteran's failure to report for a scheduled examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hip disability is presumed to have existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining private medical records and providing an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of his hip and spine disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is required in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including providing VA examinations and opinions for his foot, knee, hip, PTSD, and hearing loss disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hip disability, which required a total hip replacement in 2005, is related to an in-service motor vehicle accident and thus service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed left hip and left leg conditions, including whether they are related to service or secondary to his service-connected low back disability.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability, manifested by arthritic changes around the AC joint, had its onset in service and is currently diagnosed. The Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip and left knee disabilities, including gouty arthritis, were denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the current diagnoses and his military service.

The Veteran has withdrawn all issues on appeal, including service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and Epstein Barr Virus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hip, right ankle, and left wrist disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hip, right ankle, and left wrist disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's current lumbar, cervical, hip and knee disabilities and his military service. The appellant did not serve on active duty for 90 days or more, thus making presumptive service connection inapplicable.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine the etiology of any current cervical spine, bilateral hip and bilateral shoulder disabilities. The Veteran's service connection claims are pending.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip condition as secondary to his service-connected low back disability. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has denied all service connection claims, finding no evidence of current disabilities or in-service events that would support the Veteran's claims.