Hip Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, to include degenerative changes and strain, is denied as not service-connected.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's left hip disability is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including hypertension, bilateral eye disability, headaches, psychiatric disorder, erectile dysfunction, low back disability, knee and hip disabilities, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and hearing loss, have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

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

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to conflicting medical evidence regarding whether a pre-existing low back condition existed prior to service. The case is being returned for further development and an opinion on this issue.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for new VA medical opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral hip and knee disabilities, as the previous opinions did not adequately address the aggravation prong of secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lichen planus simplex has been denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of this condition. The claims for increased ratings and service connection for other conditions are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete VA examinations and lack of consideration of his lay statements regarding continuity of symptoms.

The Veteran's left foot hallux valgus is currently rated at the maximum allowable rating of 10 percent. The Board has granted service connection for a secondary left hip disability due to his service-connected left foot disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hip disability, specifically whether it is related to service or if it was aggravated by a superimposed disease or injury.

The appeal with respect to the issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome is dismissed.,Entitlement to service connection for a lung disability is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for chronic open angle glaucoma and nuclear sclerotic cataracts is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability (claimed as skeletal arthritis) is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for a bilateral elbow disability (claimed as skeletal arthritis) is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for a bilateral wrist disability (claimed as skeletal arthritis) is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for a bilateral hip disability (claimed as skeletal arthritis) is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for a spine disability (claimed as skeletal arthritis) is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for a bilateral knee disability (claimed as skeletal arthritis) is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for hypertension due to service or service-connected disease or injury is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for a heart disability due to service or service-connected disease or injury is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction due to service or service-connected disease or injury is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy due to service or service-connected disease or injury is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to service or service-connected disease or injury is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for RBD is denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right hip conditions as secondary to his service-connected knee and lumbar spine conditions, after finding that there is at least equipoise evidence supporting these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for various foot and hip disabilities due to incomplete service treatment records from his second period of active duty. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the skin condition on the feet is inadequate, and a new medical examination is needed.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a bilateral hip disability and cervical spine disability have been granted in an August 2020 rating decision. These issues are therefore dismissed as moot.,Service connection has also been granted for bilateral glaucoma, but the claim remains pending due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's right hip disability is granted a 10% rating, and service connection for PTSD is granted. The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD had its onset during service or was otherwise related to service.

The Board denied service connection for a right ankle disability, bilateral shin splints, right knee and left knee disabilities, right hip disability, right shoulder disability, heart disorder (claimed as a heart murmur), and gastrointestinal disorder.,The Veteran's failure to report for VA examinations scheduled in 2022 and 2023 was noted. The Board found that the Veteran failed without good cause to comply with the remand instructions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include back disability, left hip disability (secondary to knee), allergies, respiratory disability, and acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a low back disability are granted. The claims for service connection for left hip condition and right hip condition are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a back disability and left hip disability due to incomplete addendum opinions from VA examiners. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his current disabilities, which he contends are related to his military service or other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for lumbar spondylosis with a lumbar strain and IVDS, right hip disability, limitation of flexion, right hip DJD are being remanded due to the need for clarification on ranges of motion provided in the January 2022 VA examination reports.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence for determining whether the Veteran's right hip condition is related to service or secondary to his service-connected disabilities. A new VA examination is required.