Hip decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claims for revision of a prior rating decision, an earlier effective date, and a higher rating for a left hip disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hip disability, finding that there is not sufficient evidence to establish a link between his current condition and his military service. The Board also found no secondary service connection due to his service-connected right knee disability.

The Board denied service connection for low back and right hip disabilities due to lack of evidence of current disability. It also denied a compensable rating for bulimia because the Veteran did not experience incapacitating episodes.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including lung disability, bronchitis, and psychiatric disorders. Some issues were dismissed, and others were remanded for further review.

Service connection for right wrist degenerative arthritis was granted. Service connection for right and left hip disabilities was denied.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of an eye condition, right hip condition, and neck condition. The Board found that additional evidence is needed to properly develop these claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chest pain was denied. The claims for left hip disability, duodenitis, and left ankle disability were remanded for further development.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for low back disability was denied. The claims for right and left hip disabilities were granted with an effective date of July 18, 2012.

The Board remanded all issues to obtain additional evidence, including VA examinations, for a full and fair adjudication of the Veteran's claims.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left and right hip conditions, finding no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation.

The Board remanded all issues to ensure the Veteran's complete service treatment records are in the claims file and to secure necessary medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right hip disabilities were dismissed because they were incorrectly docketed.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of left and right hip disabilities to obtain a more complete medical opinion.

The Board remanded all issues related to service connection for various conditions due to inadequate examinations and missing records.

Service connection for IBS is granted under the PACT Act. The issues of left and right hip disabilities are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a left hip disability to obtain additional medical opinions. The Veteran's claim is based on secondary service connection due to his service-connected knee disabilities.

The veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on a need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities. The claim for SMC at the housebound rate was dismissed as moot. The claims for service connection for a right hip disability and for a higher rate of SMC were remanded.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for several conditions were denied, but some issues related to service connection and ratings were remanded for further review.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions are inadequate for the appeal period, and thus remanded the claims to obtain additional development.

The veteran's ratings for right knee limitation of extension and instability were restored to 20% effective June 27, 2022. The rating for right knee limitation of flexion was increased to 30%. Issues regarding service connection for left hip, right hip, and right ankle conditions were remanded.