Hip decisions — 2026

The Board denied service connection for a right hip condition and denied effective dates prior to August 9, 2024, for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, intervertebral disc syndrome and spinal stenosis, as well as radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities.,The Board also denied service connection for a right hip condition. The Veteran's current effective date for service connection is consistent with when she first received treatment for her back issues.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding a duty to assist error identified during the higher-level review for service connection of a right hip condition. The May 2025 Rating Decision denying service connection is still pending and can be appealed.

The Board has denied service connection for neck, back, right hip, and left hip disabilities as well as athlete's foot. The diagnoses were not established during active duty or due to in-service injury or disease.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for his right hip condition as secondary to his service-connected left knee degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's back disability is granted as it is presumed to have been incurred in service due to continuity of symptoms since separation.,Right knee, right hip, and right shoulder disabilities are remanded for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, including left shoulder condition, left hand arthritis - long finger condition, right hip condition, left hip condition, right knee condition, and left knee condition. The decision is based on direct evidence of a link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left and right shoulder disabilities have been granted. The claims for right ankle and hip disabilities are remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus, right knee disability, left knee disability, neck disability, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are all granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's bilateral knee disability, right hip disability, low back disability, and tinnitus are all granted service connection.,Service connection for hypertension is remanded. The Veteran's right lower arm condition is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right hip disabilities due to an inadequate VA examination. The case is now pending and will be reviewed with a new medical evaluation.

The Veteran's left ankle, left hip, lower back, and right ankle conditions are found to be service-connected due to aggravation of preexisting conditions during active service.

The Veteran's left hip disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected left knee disability. The ratings for right hip extension and flexion limitations are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine and right hip disabilities, but has remanded the remaining claims due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for a right hip condition, including need for replacement, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left ankle fracture.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee and left hip conditions, finding that these conditions are due to or aggravated by her already service-connected disabilities of total left knee replacement and bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis with right hallux valgus-post surgical (bunionectomy).

The Board has granted service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic sinusitis condition, deviated nasal septum condition, and left hip condition. Service connection is remanded for fatigue condition and genitourinary system disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right hip disabilities due to a lack of a VA examination. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip and right shoulder disabilities due to an error in providing notice of his right to a hearing on supplemental claims.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection regarding a right hip disability is dismissed as untimely. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea.

The Veteran's back and left hip disabilities are granted as service-connected, with the right ankle disability also being granted.,Service connection for the right ankle disability is granted based on aggravation of a preexisting condition during active duty in Vietnam.