Hip decisions — 2026

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of low back and right knee disabilities due to improper filing deadlines.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The VA will obtain medical opinions regarding the relationship between the claimed conditions and service-connected bilateral hearing loss, as well as a TERA examination for frequent urination.

New and relevant evidence has been received for readjudication of the service connection claims for a cervical spine disability, right arm neuropathy, and right hip disability.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability is denied as there is no probative evidence suggesting a relationship between his active duty and his claimed condition.

The Veteran's right and left lower extremity radiculopathy are granted as secondary to a service-connected low back disability.,Service connection for psychiatric, prostate, left hip, and right hip disabilities is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip disability was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability. The Board found that the weight of the evidence did not support the claim and thus denied it.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to missing records from his period of active duty with the Navy Reserves. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and provide a formal finding of unavailability if they cannot be obtained.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea, thoracolumbar spine disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability has been granted. The rating assigned is 10 percent for chronic allergic rhinitis effective October 9, 2023.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea, thoracolumbar spine disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability has been granted. The rating assigned is 10 percent for chronic allergic rhinitis effective October 9, 2023.

The Veteran's peptic ulcer disease and residual scar status post appendix removal were not found to meet criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran was granted service connection for headaches, but the other issues remained denied or not met.,Service connection was denied for left hand disability, skin cancer, heart disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, left hip disability, low back disability, and sleep disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea, thoracolumbar spine disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability has been granted. The rating assigned is 10 percent for chronic allergic rhinitis effective October 9, 2023.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea, thoracolumbar spine disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability has been granted. The rating assigned is 10 percent for chronic allergic rhinitis effective October 9, 2023.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not supported by credible evidence and must be remanded to allow for further review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, external hemorrhoids, and right hip condition are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's bilateral hip disability and TDIU claim are remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of inextricably intertwined issues.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including depression and mood swings, cold weather injuries of the upper and lower extremities, ankle conditions, peripheral neuropathy, erectile dysfunction, left hip condition, hypertension, and bilateral teeth condition. The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his claims.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbar spine, right lower leg sciatic radicular pain, right ankle, right hip, and bilateral knee conditions. The claims were denied for right ear hearing loss due to lack of a diagnosis for VA purposes.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left and right hip disabilities that occurred after replacement surgeries, finding continuity of symptoms from service to the present day.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions are being remanded due to the need for further development and clarification of his military service records.

The Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative arthritis is granted service connection. The Veteran's pes planus disability remains at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent. The Veteran's chronic headaches, plantar fasciitis, and right hip disability are remanded for further development. The Veteran's left ankle disability is also remanded.