Hip decisions — 2019

The Veteran's Hodgkin’s lymphoma is related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, and the claim for service connection has been granted.,Service connection for bilateral shin splints was denied as there is no current diagnosis of a disability.,Service connection for hearing loss was denied due to lack of audiometric test results meeting VA's definition of a disability.,Service connection for tinnitus was denied as the Veteran did not provide evidence showing it manifested during service or within one year following separation from service.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction, thyroid disability, and right hip disability were all denied based on insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the service-connected lumbar strain with degenerative arthritis. The appeal regarding bilateral hip disorders and psychiatric disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral shoulder condition has been granted service connection. The right ear hearing loss claim was also granted.,Service connection for left hip, left knee injury, and right knee injury claims were denied.

The Veteran's TMJ with disc displacement of the left side of the jaw was rated at 10 percent, and denied an increased rating.,Service connection for a vascular nerve injury of the left hand, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and extremities, low back disability, GERD, right hip disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, sleep disorder, bilateral shin disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability were all denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's hernia and right hip disability are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip and left leg disabilities due to insufficient evidence of a current diagnosis. The Veteran is also seeking secondary service connection, but lacks a currently diagnosed condition.