Hip decisions — 2020

The Board vacates the denial of reopening claims for service connection for a low back disability and bilateral hip disability, but leaves intact the denial of secondary service connection for a low back disability. The increased ratings for left knee disabilities are also vacated.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, right hip, and left knee disabilities are granted as service-connected. The Board also found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus may be related to his in-service noise exposure but more evidence is needed for a definitive conclusion.

The appeal regarding service connection for a left shoulder disability is dismissed.,TDIU for the period prior to July 2, 2012 is granted. SMC based on statutory housebound status under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) for the period beginning September 15, 2014, and no earlier, is granted.,The issue of TDIU for the period prior to July 2, 2012 is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection of various orthopedic conditions, including low back, bilateral hip, knee, and shoulder issues. The Veteran was also granted Social Security disability benefits in 2012.

The Veteran's right hip disability is rated at 70% for ankylosis, and his left hip disability is rated at 70% for ankylosis. Other ratings remain unchanged.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, but has remanded the issues of service connection for right shoulder and hip disabilities as well as TBI. The Veteran's claims are currently under review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left hip disabilities are remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his current hip disabilities are related to his service-connected bilateral knee disability.

The Board has dismissed all the claims for service connection and evaluation as they are related to a deceased Veteran.

Your appeals regarding the claims of service connection for various conditions have been dismissed as you did not file a timely and adequate substantive appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right hip disability and epistaxis (nosebleeds/nose sores) due to inadequate discussion of functional impairment, lack of consideration of pre-existing conditions, and need for additional medical records. The Veteran is requested to provide any private treatment records or information regarding VA treatment.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hip disability and low back disability secondary to pes planus. The claims of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for patellofemoral syndrome of the right and left knees are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability on the basis that it is secondary to service-connected knee disabilities. The claims for left and right hip disabilities are remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability and bilateral hip disability, finding that there is no evidence of any in-service injury or condition related to these disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has remanded them for further development. The issues of service connection for back condition, left hip disability, and obstructive sleep apnea are all being reviewed.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss. Right, tinnitus, lumbar spine, bilateral hip, and bilateral knee disabilities are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's bilateral hip condition is not related to service or his service-connected knees and feet disabilities, while his back condition may be related to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and left foot tarsal tunnel. The right hip disability and bilateral knee pain are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's pleurisy claim was not reopened, COPD service connection was denied, and right ear hearing loss service connection was denied. Right hip disability and right ankle disability secondary to service-connected bilateral foot disability are remanded for further review.,Right hip disability and right ankle disability secondary to service-connected bilateral foot disability are being remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's eligibility for VA home loan guaranty benefits is granted due to his discharge from active duty service due to a bilateral hip condition that interfered with his performance of duty.