Hip decisions — 2019

The Board has denied service connection for right foot, ankle, and hip conditions due to a lack of evidence showing that these conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service injury playing softball.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, back disability, bilateral hip condition, bilateral knee condition, bilateral ankle disability, and bilateral foot disability due to lack of in-service injury or disease. The dental claim is also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The claims for left foot, right foot, lower back, right hip, and left hip disabilities are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left hip, right hip, and left knee conditions due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran testified that her current hip and knee pain is related to her military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depression was granted. The claims for service connection for anemia, sickle cell anemia, and left hip disability were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and did not reopen the previously denied claims for right hip, left knee, and right knee disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for depressive disorder as secondary to a service-connected right knee disability. The claims for neck, vertigo, hypertension, and gastroparesis have been denied. The requests to reopen previously denied claims for left hip and left knee disabilities are remanded. Special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding records and a need for an examination. The issues include left knee, right knee, right shoulder, bilateral hip, insomnia, and heart disability (mitral valve prolapse).

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right hip condition, which is determined to be secondary to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's hip disability and back disorder. The case will be reviewed with additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his left knee and right hip disabilities, may have worsened since the March 2016 SOC. The Board finds that a VA examination is needed to determine the combined effects of these disabilities on his ability to function in an occupational environment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left hip disability, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or any in-service injury. The examiner opined that the Veteran’s left hip disability began after a motor vehicle accident following his service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for dermatophytosis tinea corporis. The remaining issues have been remanded for further examination and medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of left and right hip disabilities have been reopened. The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has denied the petitions to reopen previously denied claims for service connection for right and left hip disabilities. The case is REMANDED for further development.

The Board has found new and material evidence to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection of low back, right hip, and hypertension disabilities. The claims are remanded for additional development including VA examinations.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for bilateral pes planus. The remaining issues on appeal have been remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hip condition as secondary to his service-connected right ankle and/or right foot conditions, and for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The claims are being remanded to obtain an opinion on whether the Veteran's right hip condition is related to his service-connected right ankle and/or right foot conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various disabilities, including back, neck, right elbow, right hand tendon rupture, right hip, bilateral hearing loss, and left Achilles rupture/repair are all denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or link to military service.