Hip decisions — 2024

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's left hip, right knee (secondary to lower back condition), left knee, left shoulder, right hip, and right shoulder conditions are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's bilateral knee, back, right ankle sprain, right hip, and bilateral shoulder disabilities are granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's right ankle, right knee, left knee, and bilateral hip disabilities are all found to be related to his military service.,His acquired psychiatric disorder is also found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's left hip disability, which was previously rated as noncompensable, is now granted a 20 percent rating effective June 16, 2009.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right hip conditions due to a duty to assist error, requiring an examination addressing all theories of entitlement.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip, left foot, and left knee conditions due to duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for these conditions as there is no evidence of a nexus between his current diagnoses and active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine and right hip conditions are related to his active duty service, but not due to or aggravated by his service-connected right knee or leg conditions. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA medical examination to address the nature and etiology of any respiratory disability, including service connection based on herbicide exposure. The Veteran's psychiatric condition, back, bilateral knee, and bilateral hip disabilities are denied.

The Board has determined that the AOJ's decision denying service connection for hip disability and feet disability was not supported by adequate medical opinions, and thus remanded to obtain new opinions. The AOJ is also directed to seek copies of private hospital records related to the Veteran's treatment in December 2016 and August 2019.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee and bilateral hip disabilities, finding that they are proximately due to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left hip disabilities, with a proposed effective date of February 6, 2020. The rating for the low back disability was also increased to 40 percent.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence of a current right hip disability and remanded the claims for left hip and back disabilities. The Veteran's PTSD remains at a 30% rating.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for various foot and knee conditions due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the claims for prostate disability, hypertension (HTN), acquired psychiatric disorder, right shoulder and hip disabilities, hepatitis C, bilateral pes planus, left shin splint, left hip disability, right shin splint, neck disability, right knee disability, and bilateral plantar fasciitis due to pre-decisional errors in the development process.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to January 29, 2020 and January 31, 2011 for service connection are denied.,The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to January 29, 2020 and January 31, 2011 for service connection are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea, and various joint and ankle disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection are remanded due to inadequate examination reports. A new examination is needed to assess the severity of his back disability, determine if hypertension is secondary to his service-connected conditions, and evaluate the left hip condition.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The right hip disability claim is being remanded for a new VA examination, while the right hip scar claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the right hip disability claim.

The Board has determined that an effective date of November 27, 2019 is warranted for the award of a 70 percent rating for MDD. The Veteran's claims for right hip and left knee disabilities as well as TDIU are remanded due to procedural errors.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for lower back, left knee, and bilateral hip disabilities due to a lack of VA examinations addressing pre-service conditions and aggravation.