Hip decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives regarding a VA examination for bilateral hip disability. The Veteran's failure to attend the scheduled examination without showing good cause may adversely affect his claim.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for various rating and service connection claims related to knee, hip, leg, and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the remaining issues due to need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, bilateral hip disability, lumbar spine disability, and lower extremity neurological disability due to potential service connection issues. The Veteran's in-service noise exposure and underwater diving experience are being considered.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for left hip and left wrist disabilities due to a lack of consideration of all evidence, including lay statements.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of service connection for right hip and shoulder disabilities, as well as a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee PFPS due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a right hip disability due to insufficient medical opinions regarding its onset and relationship to service.

The Board has denied all service connection claims for PTSD, Right Hip Disability, Depression, Drug Dependency, and Left Hip Disability as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen any of these previously denied claims.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, and bilateral hip disabilities.

The Board has not made a fully-informed decision on the issue of compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of a right total knee arthroplasty due to inadequate opinion from the VA examiner regarding the cause of the Veteran's current disabilities and leg length discrepancy.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability that is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine, left hip, and left knee disabilities. The issue of TDIU prior to December 14, 2018, remains before the Board.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left hip condition, finding that it had its onset during his military service and is related to a back condition he already had.

The Board has remanded multiple issues, including service connection for a cervical spine disorder and increased ratings for various disabilities. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the RO for additional development.

The Board has ordered a remand for the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral ankle, foot, hip, and shoulder disabilities due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations. The AOJ should request an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU due to a right hip disability. The issues are being addressed again as they may significantly impact each other.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for depression has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal in the November 2021 hearing. The remaining issues of service connection have been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen his right hip disability claim has been granted. His GERD rating remains at 10%. The Board finds the case remanded for further examination and opinion regarding service connection, increased ratings, and other issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and lack of supporting evidence. The Veteran is required to provide additional treatment records from Dr. H.C. at the Whitaker Clinic of UAB, and a new medical opinion must be obtained regarding his sinus condition, cervical spine disability, bilateral knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's right hip condition is related to her in-service injury. The Veteran needs to undergo a VA examination to determine this.

The Veteran's bruxism and left hip condition are granted as service-connected. The case is remanded for a VA opinion on the left hip condition.