Hip decisions — 2021

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as non-compensable, and the Board finds no basis for a compensable rating.,Service connection for the low back disability and right knee condition are denied due to lack of evidence showing aggravation beyond its natural progression during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including neck, hip, leg, knee, and ankle conditions. The claims are being returned to VA for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding a bilateral hip disability and its relationship to service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for trauma to back/degeneration of discs L1-S1, left knee condition, right hip condition, and left hip condition are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The claim for ischemic heart disease is also being remanded as no VA examination has been conducted regarding this issue.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, hip condition, vitamin D deficiency, anemia, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, skin condition (psoriasis and eczema), thyroid condition, and sleep apnea due to potential secondary relationships with other service-connected conditions or obesity.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received, but the underlying merits of the claims remain in dispute. The Veteran's current disabilities are being evaluated as secondary to his service-connected right ankle disability.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral hip and knee disability as secondary to service-connected disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a relationship between these conditions and active duty service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the death of the appellant.

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

The Board denied service connection for a left hip condition and TDIU on both schedular and extraschedular bases due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or service-connected back condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left hip disability, groin muscle disability, left shoulder disability, and obstructive sleep apnea. The evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hip disability is secondary to his service-connected residuals of bilateral heel fractures. However, due to insufficient evidence regarding the role of his service-connected foot disabilities in causing the fall resulting in the hip injury, the case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of October 22, 2008 for a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Dependent's Educational Assistance (DEA). The TDIU was awarded due to service-connected disabilities that rendered the Veteran unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. DEA benefits were also granted as of October 22, 2008.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hip disability, left knee disability, and bilateral hip disabilities has been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations. The claims are currently pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations due to his right ankle, left elbow, and right hip conditions. The examinations were not conducted as scheduled.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability, left knee disability, and left hip disability. The claim of entitlement to TDIU is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for left hip and shoulder disabilities, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to her active duty service. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to outdated examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck, back, left hip, and right knee disabilities due to his failure to report for VA examinations scheduled on remand.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral leg and hip conditions due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives, particularly regarding the etiology of his current lower extremity conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's left hip disability and its relationship to his service-connected left peroneal palsy with foot drop. Additional opinions are needed to determine if VA fault or failure to exercise reasonable care caused the additional left hip disability, and whether it was aggravated by the service-connected condition.