Hip decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for left knee, right knee, and right hip disabilities due to incomplete review.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right hip, left knee, and left ankle conditions due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's lay statements regarding symptom onset are considered.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for back, right hip, and left hip conditions as secondary to her service-connected bilateral knee disabilities. The Board also denied the claim for service connection for a respiratory condition due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Board has decided that service connection for hip disability is granted, but the right ankle and muscle weakness claims are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for right hip disability, right arm disability, and tinnitus due to inadequate notice provided.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right hip and knee disabilities, as well as his claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) prior to November 30, 2016. The reasons are that not all requested medical records have been obtained.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left hip condition, concluding that his current pain is not related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left hip disability and secondary service connection to his back disability. The evidence did not establish that the current left hip condition was incurred in or aggravated by service, nor is there sufficient medical nexus linking it to a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and his claimed conditions. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including acquired psychiatric conditions and musculoskeletal issues. The appeals are pending due to incomplete development of evidence related to stressor verification and examination.

The Veteran's right hip disability ratings and TDIU claim are being remanded due to the need for further examination and consideration of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right hip disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current hip conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle, right hip, and right hamstring conditions due to conflicting medical opinions. The Veteran's shortness of breath and chest pain are also being considered in relation to her respiratory condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disability was granted. The appeal regarding the right hip disability is still pending and will be remanded. The reduction of ratings for instability of both knees has been found to be improper.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been remanded due to the complexity of the issues.,No new or material evidence was presented, so no changes in rating were granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left knee, right knee, and left hip disabilities due to procedural issues with the Notice of Disagreement form.

The Veteran's right hip and right shoulder disabilities are granted as secondary to her service-connected right ankle and/or lumbar spine disabilities, with the exception of the right shoulder disability which is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the right hip disability and TDIU claims.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The right hip condition case is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion regarding secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives regarding service connection for lumbar spine, right hip, and left hip disabilities. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the AOJ for additional examination and opinion.