Hip decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back, right hip and left hip disabilities as well as tinnitus due to new evidence received since the last decision. The Veteran needs VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current bilateral eye condition, blood pressure condition, or headaches related to service. The Veteran's left and right shoulder conditions and hip conditions are also not currently diagnosed.,The Veteran's IDS with bilateral radiculopathy is rated at 60 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the veteran's current left hip disability is related to her hip pain during active duty for training.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received for the Veteran's claims of service connection for right hip disability and bilateral knee condition. The cases are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims of secondary service connection for back and hip disabilities, as well as neck disability, have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for traumatic left knee below-joint amputation is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the need for additional verification of service records, particularly those related to Army Reserve and National Guard service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and readjudication due to conflicting evidence regarding the etiology of the disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal of the rating for his service-connected left hip disability is remanded due to a lack of range of motion testing in the previous examination. The issue of TDIU, which was raised by the Veteran, is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the rating issue.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition and right hip condition, as secondary to his left knee condition due to insufficient medical opinions in prior examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions in prior VA examinations, and a new orthopedic opinion is needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left hip disability, including a left leg length discrepancy and gait abnormality, is related to her service-connected low back disability. The low back disability remains under review for an increased rating. Additionally, the TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for further development regarding the Veteran's employment status.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various joint and back disabilities have been denied as there is no evidence of current diagnoses or in-service incurrence.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the Veteran's reported disabilities and their relationship to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his back and leg conditions as well as hip conditions, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU based on this finding. However, the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending and requires further examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the appeal is, therefore, REMANDED as directed below. The Veteran's bilateral hip disability claim will be remanded for a VA examination to determine its etiology. His bilateral ear hearing loss claim will also be remanded for an updated VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder condition, lower back condition, left hip condition, and bilateral knee condition. The issues were not remanded but rather denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a right hip disability, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable error in their decision. The Veteran argued that his right hip disability might have been aggravated by his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has denied service connection for bladder, bowel, and left hip conditions due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current disabilities related to his in-service motor vehicle accidents and therefore denied service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, and right hip disabilities. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding residuals of a head injury.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current disabilities related to his in-service motor vehicle accidents and therefore denied service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, and right hip disabilities. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding residuals of a head injury.