Hip decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn for the issue of arthritis of the hands. The right foot and ankle disability is rated as 20 percent, with a separate 10 percent rating for postoperative right ankle arthritis. The left leg and right leg disabilities are denied. Right hip and left hip disabilities are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability and a left hip disability, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service injuries. The claims were reopened due to new evidence submitted since the previous denial.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of secondary service connection for left hip, bilateral shoulder, right knee, and left elbow disabilities as they are not related to his active duty service. The evidence did not show any in-service injury or aggravation that could be linked to these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hip disability, a rating in excess of 40 percent for his deep vein thrombosis with postphlebitic syndrome, and service connection for a cardiovascular disorder. The decision found that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claim for a right hip condition, denied an increased rating for the right lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, and determined there is no current diagnosis of a cardiovascular disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for new examinations and additional evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for right hip and left hip disabilities due to the need for a new VA examination. The Veteran served in the Persian Gulf War, which may be relevant to his claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right hip, left hip, right knee, and left knee disabilities due to a lack of medical evidence addressing the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and bilateral hip disability, finding that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's right hip disability and depressive disorder have been granted service connection, with a 50% rating for the right hip disability effective November 12, 2018.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding her periods of active duty and training. The Veteran is also required to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of her claimed disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for a right hip disability and set the effective date at August 29, 2012. This is based on the Veteran's claim received on that day.

The Board has denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed right hip, right knee, left knee, right ankle, and left ankle conditions as secondary to his service-connected residuals of a left tibia fracture.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal and eye disabilities due to insufficient evidence of record. The claims are being returned for further development, including obtaining private treatment records and affording the Veteran with appropriate VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for low back, left knee, left hip, left foot, and left ankle conditions as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and left hip disability were all denied service connection as there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.,Service connection for the skin condition is remanded due to conflicting opinions regarding its etiology.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's claimed conditions are related to her military service. The case will be returned for further action.

The Veteran's bilateral hip disability and other service-connected conditions have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since December 4, 2008. His TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for lumbar strain has been denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection of sleep apnea, left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, and left hip condition have been remanded.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a left hip disability has been reopened and recharacterized as entitlement to service connection for residuals of an in-service hip injury. The case is remanded due to the need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted. The remaining issues of back, bilateral hip, and tinnitus disabilities are being remanded for additional development.