Hip decisions — 2023

All issues related to service connection have been either granted in full or finally denied by the Board without subsequent appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine, left hip, right hip, right knee, left knee, and shoulder disabilities have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,New evidence has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine and left hip disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for the appellant's right and left hip disabilities as they are proximately due to his service-connected right and left knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives. The Veteran's bilateral hip condition is being reviewed for service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for left knee disability, right hip disability, right knee osteoarthritis, lower back condition, and mood disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including lymphoma at multiple sites, liver disability, bilateral hip disability, hepatitis B, acid reflux, and diabetes mellitus. The appeal is not granted as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claim of service connection for a lumbosacral spine disability.

The Board has found that VBA did not substantially comply with the prior remand directives and has ordered additional development, including obtaining copies of State Disability Insurance (SDI) benefits records.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination, as VA records were not obtained and there are outstanding workers' compensation claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left lower extremity disabilities, torn knee ligaments, and hip disability are denied as secondary to her service-connected left ankle disability. The Board found no evidence of a chronic condition in service or continuity of symptomatology after discharge.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left hip disability and a skin condition, finding that there was insufficient evidence to support these claims. The Board also denied secondary service connection for scars of the head, face or neck as they were not related to the primary conditions.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for migraine headaches due to a lack of an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's headache disability is at least as likely as not aggravated by his lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal disabilities, including prostate cancer and elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his claimed exposure to herbicide agents during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for right knee, low back, and right hip conditions related to his service-connected left knee disability are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports.,A new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's left knee instability and determine if it has caused or aggravated any other conditions.

The appeals seeking service connection for various conditions, including a back condition and its related radiculopathy and hip issues, have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a right hip disability to include as secondary to his service-connected right knee and/or lumbar spine disabilities due to insufficient medical opinion regarding causation or aggravation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various foot and knee conditions due to inadequate medical opinions in prior decisions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including rheumatoid arthritis affecting multiple joints, are remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hip conditions and left knee disability due to inadequate development, including a need for an adequate medical examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete documentation and need for a medical opinion regarding causation and fault.