Hip Board decisions

The Veteran's right hip disability ratings and TDIU claim are being remanded due to the need for further examination and consideration of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right hip disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current hip conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle, right hip, and right hamstring conditions due to conflicting medical opinions. The Veteran's shortness of breath and chest pain are also being considered in relation to her respiratory condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disability was granted. The appeal regarding the right hip disability is still pending and will be remanded. The reduction of ratings for instability of both knees has been found to be improper.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been remanded due to the complexity of the issues.,No new or material evidence was presented, so no changes in rating were granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left knee, right knee, and left hip disabilities due to procedural issues with the Notice of Disagreement form.

The Veteran's right hip and right shoulder disabilities are granted as secondary to her service-connected right ankle and/or lumbar spine disabilities, with the exception of the right shoulder disability which is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the right hip disability and TDIU claims.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The right hip condition case is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion regarding secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives regarding service connection for lumbar spine, right hip, and left hip disabilities. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the AOJ for additional examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection of right hip, left hip, and lower back disabilities as secondary to his service-connected right inguinal hernia disability due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals regarding sleep apnea, right hip disability, and left hip disability have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate VA examination opinions and further development is required.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed bilateral knee, right hip, and back disabilities. The case will be returned for further action.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to inadequate opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities and their relationship to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right hip disability, left and right knee disabilities, bipolar disorder, and TDIU. The claims are being returned for further development and consideration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hip disability and bilateral shoulder disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn, and the appeal is dismissed for all issues except SMC at the housebound rate. The claims for increased ratings and service connection are dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran's attorney. The claim for SMC at the housebound rate is denied as the Veteran does not meet the criteria with his current disability rating.

The Veteran's hiatal hernia, hemorrhoids, bilateral varicose veins, right index finger injury, left ring finger injury, anxiety disorder, PTSD, lower back disability, bilateral hip disability, right ankle disability, and right shoulder and clavicular fracture are all remanded for further examination and evaluation.,Service connection is also being remanded for the Veteran's anxiety disorder, PTSD, lower back disability, bilateral hip disability, right ankle disability, right shoulder and clavicular fracture, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating, and TDIU need to be remanded due to inadequate opinions and examination reports. The issues include a secondary claim for left shoulder disability, an increased rating for left hip disability, and a TDIU issue.