Hip decisions — 2025

The Board remanded all issues related to service connection for the veteran's back, neck, left hip, left knee, and left ear hearing loss disabilities. The decision was based on inadequate VA examinations and the need for additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a right hip disability because the evidence did not show a current disability.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus, dry eye syndrome, right third finger disability, IBS, bladder condition, right wrist disability, and metatarsalgia were denied. The veteran was granted a 50% rating for migraine headaches, a 10% rating for rhinitis, a 50% rating for sinusitis, and a 100% rating for PTSD. Several other claims were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's right knee condition, left knee condition, and left hip condition. The evidence did not show that these conditions were incurred in service or are otherwise attributable to service.

The Board remanded all issues to obtain more evidence and ensure a complete record.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for service connection for anxiety, sleep apnea, sinusitis, right hip condition, and right knee condition because the correct forms were not used within the required timeframe.

The veteran's service connection for left knee, left hip, and right ankle conditions was granted. Service connection for the right knee, right hip, left ankle, and cervical spine conditions was denied.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for right hip, right knee, and left knee conditions. The veteran will receive a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for metatarsalgia was denied. The claims for service connection for left and right hip conditions were remanded.

The veteran's service connection claims for left hip disability, right hip disability, and cervical spine disability were granted.

The veteran's back disability is service-connected. The claims for left hip, left hand, and right shoulder disabilities are remanded for further examination.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of left hip, right hip, left knee, right knee, and low back disabilities. The Board found that VA did not provide necessary examinations to decide the claims.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of left hip, right hip, and lower back conditions due to inadequate medical opinions. The veteran will receive new examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right hip limitations were denied, but the claim for service connection for PTSD was remanded for further review.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher ratings due to inadequate medical opinions. The case was sent back to obtain retrospective medical opinions addressing functional impairments and flare-ups.

The appeal for service connection for both left and right hip disabilities has been remanded. The Board needs more information to decide the case.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for multiple disabilities, including shoulder, lumbar spine, hip, and knee issues. The VA examinations were deemed inadequate due to inaccuracies and inconsistencies.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of left hip, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities. The Board will consider new evidence submitted within 90 days from receipt of VA Form 10182.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral flat feet and residuals, left hip condition, right hip condition, and right knee condition have been granted readjudication but are remanded for further review.

The veteran withdrew their appeal, so the Board dismissed all issues.