Hip Board decisions

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for migraine headaches due to a lack of an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's headache disability is at least as likely as not aggravated by his lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal disabilities, including prostate cancer and elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his claimed exposure to herbicide agents during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for right knee, low back, and right hip conditions related to his service-connected left knee disability are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports.,A new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's left knee instability and determine if it has caused or aggravated any other conditions.

The appeals seeking service connection for various conditions, including a back condition and its related radiculopathy and hip issues, have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a right hip disability to include as secondary to his service-connected right knee and/or lumbar spine disabilities due to insufficient medical opinion regarding causation or aggravation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various foot and knee conditions due to inadequate medical opinions in prior decisions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including rheumatoid arthritis affecting multiple joints, are remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hip conditions and left knee disability due to inadequate development, including a need for an adequate medical examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete documentation and need for a medical opinion regarding causation and fault.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ankle disability, right hip disability, peripheral vestibular disorder, diverticulitis, migraine headache disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea are proximately caused by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's hip and knee disabilities are caused or aggravated by his service-connected foot disability.

The Veteran's claims for right and left knee disabilities, as well as right ankle and hip disabilities have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence.,Service connection has been granted for right and left knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate development, specifically regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hip conditions. The VA needs to provide a thorough examination and opinion that considers the Veteran's lay statements about when his symptoms began.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability that meets the VA definition of hearing loss.,The Board finds that additional development is necessary to determine whether the Veteran's right knee and hip conditions are secondary to his left ankle fracture, or if they were aggravated by such condition. The claims are therefore remanded for further action.,Similarly, the Board finds that additional development is necessary to determine whether the Veteran's left hip condition is secondary to his left ankle fracture, or if it was aggravated by such condition. The claims are therefore remanded for further action.,The Board also finds that additional development is necessary to determine whether the Veteran's IBS disability is due to Gulf War Illness. The claims are therefore remanded for further action.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to his military service, specifically his time in the Gulf War.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for his right hip disability, finding that it is related to injuries sustained during his military service.

The Board has determined that the remand directives were not substantially complied with and thus another remand is warranted for further development of the Veteran's claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records development regarding the Veteran's service in Iraq and Kuwait.,Service connection for a right hip disability, right knee disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hip disability is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his claimed condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left leg and left hip disabilities secondary to a service-connected back disability due to insufficient medical opinions regarding causation.