Hip Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss, low back disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, right hip disability, and left hip disability have been reopened. However, the Board finds that there is no evidence to support service connection for any of these conditions.,Service connection was denied as there is insufficient evidence linking any current disabilities to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right hip, left hip, and right knee disabilities, finding that there was no evidence to support a secondary relationship between these conditions and his service-connected foot disabilities.,The Board noted that while the Veteran had complained of bilateral hip pain for many years, medical records did not show any abnormal gait or other symptoms indicative of a secondary hip disability.

The claim to reopen the issue of entitlement to service connection for back disability and left hip disability is dismissed.,The claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, headaches, PTSD, left knee disability, and right knee disability are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims due to incomplete certification of the appeal, additional VA medical records submitted after the October 2019 SOC, and the need for clarification on right foot surgery history. The Veteran's claims will be readjudicated.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right hip disability, finding that it is related to his military service and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided were inadequate, as they did not consider the Veteran's lay statements about his in-service injuries. The claims for service connection are therefore being remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection and increased rating for his back condition, left hip condition, right hip condition, and migraine headaches due to scheduling issues with VA examinations. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate range of motion estimates during flareups and functional limitations of the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hip disability. Additional development is required.

The Board has found that further development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of bilateral hearing loss and bilateral hip conditions, as the medical opinions provided are inadequate. The Veteran will need to undergo new VA examinations to address these issues.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a disability that meets the criteria for a hearing loss for VA purposes.,The Veteran's claims for carpal tunnel syndrome, gastrointestinal disorder, left and right ankle conditions, left and right hip conditions, and migraine are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various hand, hip, and knee disabilities due to incomplete or inadequate medical opinions provided by the RO. The Veteran's representative asserts that his hip disabilities may be secondary to his knee disabilities.

The Board has previously remanded the claim of service connection for a left hip disability. Another remand is required due to new evidence being added without readjudication.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for tinnitus as it was granted in a separate decision. The remaining claims of service connection for various disabilities are remanded due to the need for further medical examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including those for a rating in excess of 20 percent for chondromalacia of the right knee with instability, service connection for lumbar spine condition, left hip condition, and sleep apnea.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's right hip disability is secondary to his service-connected bilateral knee conditions, bilateral radiculopathy of the lower extremities, left foot bunion and/or right foot bunionectomy residuals. The Veteran will need to provide information about any healthcare providers who have treated him for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was reopened, and service connection is granted.,Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and bipolar disorder), with aggravation by service-connected conditions.,A rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbar spine disability is denied.,Initial ratings in excess of 20 percent for left lower extremity radiculopathy and right lower extremity radiculopathy are denied.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for right hip disability is denied.,The Veteran's claims for neck, seizure, and TDIU disabilities are remanded.,No effective date provided as the decision pertains to current service connection status.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee, left knee, right hip, and left hip disabilities, attributing them to the Veteran's parachute jumping activities during his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, headaches, back disability, coccyx disability, left testicle epididymitis, and right hip disability are all granted. The cases of the back, coccyx, and right hip disabilities are remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to locate the Veteran's service treatment records and obtain medical opinions regarding his claimed disabilities. The claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include service connection for various hip, knee, and back disabilities.