Hip decisions — 2024

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder disability, bilateral hip disability, and thoracolumbar spine disability. The claims were previously denied due to lack of in-service disease or injury and no nexus shown to service.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for right and left hip conditions due to new evidence submitted. The claims are now remanded for further development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings have been granted.,An effective date of September 9, 2016 has been assigned for the grant of service connection for left hip limitation of flexion and adduction.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a right hip disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to provide these necessary opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied for various conditions, with some issues being remanded.,No new or material evidence was presented to reopen previously denied claims.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal for all issues related to service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of aggravation or secondary service connection, and that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence to rebut the presumption of soundness for allergic rhinitis and appendectomy residuals.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of error in decision-making. The Veteran was granted service connection for low back strain and right lower extremity femoral radiculopathy, effective June 15, 2021.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his left ankle multiple surgical scars and has remanded the issue of service connection for his right hip disability.

The Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea, tinnitus, and a right ankle condition were denied as there is no persuasive evidence of their onset during service or being related to service.,Service connection was not granted for diabetes, restless legs syndrome, left knee condition, and left hip condition due to lack of persuasive evidence linking these conditions to service.

The appeal on the issue of entitlement to service connection for a left hip disability is dismissed.,The appeal on the issue of entitlement to service connection for a right hip disability is dismissed.,The appeal on the issue of entitlement to service connection for a back disability, claimed as a lower back condition is dismissed.,Entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability is granted.,The appeals on the issues of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Board has denied all service connection claims for various disabilities, including buttock disability, hip disability, left leg weakness, right leg weakness, left knee disability, and tinnitus. The Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to establish the presence of these conditions during the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his service connection claims for hypertension and a right hip condition. The Board also finds that the Veteran should be provided with VA medical opinions to address the etiology of his right hip condition and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for back disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's request for an extension of time to file a VA Form 10182 seeking to appeal the April 2021 rating decision was granted. The May 23, 2023 form is deemed timely.

The Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection of various conditions have been denied again due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate notice and duty to assist errors. The Veteran is required to provide information about any private treatment records, which will be sought by VA.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot, left foot, right hip, and left hip conditions due to a lack of evidence showing current disabilities during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need for additional medical opinions regarding dry eye syndrome. The Veteran's exposure to burn pits during his military service is noted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.