Hip decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the claims of service connection for right knee and hip disabilities, as well as a higher rating for major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder. The Veteran's claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of right and left hip disabilities, as well as right and left knee disabilities, all of which are determined to be unrelated to his active military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to address service connection claims for various disabilities, including right hip, right knee, lumbar spine, and skin conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient medical opinions and need for additional evidence. The Veteran is required to provide a complete transcript of her hearing, obtain SSA records, and undergo VA examinations.

The Veteran's lumbosacral arthritis and right hip disability have been granted service connection with effective dates of July 13, 2017. Separate ratings for neuropathy in both lower extremities have also been granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various spinal and joint disabilities, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder. The VA will obtain new medical opinions to clarify whether these conditions are related to active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral leg condition, bilateral hip condition, and cervical spine condition due to unclear opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to incomplete sentences and lack of clarity in the September 2021 opinion, as well as the need for clarification on the impact of ameliorative medication. The Veteran is also required to submit a VA Form 21-8940.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claims for service connection can be adjudicated. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and address specific issues raised by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a back disability, right ankle and hip/knee disabilities, and a sleep disability. The issues are related to whether these conditions are directly related to the Veteran's military service or other previously service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a right hip disability is dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of left knee patellofemoral syndrome and rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraines was denied, and her claim for service connection for a right hip disability was remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial rating determinations due to incomplete development. The hearing loss claim is denied, while the remaining issues are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for right and left hip disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and military service.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right hip disabilities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss and has remanded the remaining claims of service connection for various disabilities. The Veteran is required to provide updated VA records, as well as obtain relevant Federal records from USPS and OPM.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip condition, finding that there is not sufficient evidence to establish a link between his current disability and an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The remaining issues of service connection for back disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and both feet disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional development regarding the nature of the Veteran's service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right and left hip disabilities, as secondary to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's claim will be further evaluated with a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his hip disabilities.