Hip decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected bilateral heel fractures have caused additional functional impairment of his left hip.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected due to a qualifying in-service stressor. The appeals for right hip, cervical spine, and bilateral hearing loss disabilities are dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for a left hip disability as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left knee disability, but denied service connection for a left leg length discrepancy due to or aggravated by his service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, back disability, right hip disability, and left hip disability are not service-connected as they did not have their onset during or within one year after service. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and hypertension were not incurred in service.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension is denied due to lack of evidence showing exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee arthritis. The claim for service connection of bilateral hip disability is remanded due to inadequate prior medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are being remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence. The issues remain unresolved.

The Veteran's bilateral knee and left hip conditions are remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his military service, including the in-service bicycle accident. The claims will be reconsidered after the examinations.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with its remand directives and must remand the claims for additional development.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for various conditions and initial disability ratings, as the Veteran withdrew his appeal in its entirety prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded. The left shoulder disability claim is reopened, but the lumbar spine sprain with degenerative joint disease and intervertebral disc syndrome, left lower extremity radiculopathy (claimed as left hip disability), right knee instability, left knee flexion limitation, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, and migraine headaches claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for right hip condition, bilateral leg condition, and right ankle condition due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left and right hip disabilities are related to his active military service, granting service connection for these conditions.,The Board also found that the Veteran's left and right knee disabilities are related to his active military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for neck, back, bilateral knee, bilateral ankle, and bilateral hip disabilities on a direct basis. The claim for sleep disorder, including sleep apnea, is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative joint disease with right lower extremity radiculopathy is granted service connection. The Board has remanded the issues of secondary service connection for a right shoulder disability and right hip disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left hip and right knee disabilities due to inadequate VA examination reports. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it could significantly impact the outcome of these claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been reopened, and he is now entitled to a disability rating of 70 percent for major depressive disorder.,His right hip, shoulder, elbow, hand, and left foot plantar fasciitis conditions are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology of the claimed disabilities, particularly PTSD and respiratory issues.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches and reopened the claim for a sleep disability to include sleep apnea. The remaining issues have been remanded due to new evidence received since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD. The cases of left hip disability and hypertension are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including reviewing additional evidence submitted by the Veteran. The issues of hip, knee, and foot disabilities significantly impact the TDIU claim.