Hip Board decisions

The Board has received a withdrawal request from the appellant, and thus the appeal is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for left, right hip, knee, and ankle disabilities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected spine disability and lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip disability, finding that there was no evidence of a separate left hip disability other than the already service-connected radiculopathy of the left lower extremity.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding her low back disability, chronic sinusitis, left hip disability, right elbow disability, right arm injury with neuropathy, and radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for neck, right hip, and left hip disabilities due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding the severity of the Veteran's service-connected foot disability and the need for convalescence following bunionectomies.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, right hip disability, and left hip disability. The decision also remanded several other issues.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for left hip disability and hypertension due to incomplete medical opinions. The VA needs to provide more detailed assessments regarding whether these conditions are related to service, especially considering secondary service connection.

The Board dismissed the claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a right hip disability from February 22, 2017, to April 18, 2017, due to the Veteran's opt-in to the AMA appeals system and the absence of a decision on the higher-level review request.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is granted with an effective date of August 2, 2005. The decision also notes that the criteria for this grant have been met based on her service-connected back and bilateral hip conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted service connection. The respiratory disability claim is denied, but the low back, right hip, bilateral knee, and right foot disabilities are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of her spinal disorders, including chronic thoracolumbar pain, segmental and somatic dysfunction of the lumbar and thoracic region, ankylosing spondylitis of cervical spine, neuralgia of all three radicular groups, and stress fracture right inferior pubic ramus (right hip disability).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left hip and left ankle conditions due to inadequate notification regarding scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral eye disability is denied as there is no evidence of a superimposed disease or injury that created additional disability.,The Veteran's sleep apnea, headache conditions, sinus condition, erectile dysfunction, back disability, bilateral hip disability, and bilateral knee conditions are all denied as the evidence does not show these conditions began during service or within one year after separation from service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip condition, bilateral knee condition, osteoarthritis and bilateral shoulder condition due to insufficient discussion of the McLendon criteria in previous decisions.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service-connected as it is related to his military noise exposure.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding its onset during service and post-service treatment history.,Service connection for rhinorrhea (rhinitis) is remanded due to the need for clarification on pre-service presence of the condition and in-service reports.,Service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disability is remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding its onset during service and post-service treatment history.,Service connection for right lower extremity sciatica is remanded due to conflicting opinions regarding its onset during service and post-service treatment history.,Service connection for left hip disability (gluteal muscle strain) is remanded due to the need for clarification on pre-service presence of the condition and in-service reports.,Service connection for left leg pain (muscle cramping) is remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding its onset during service and post-service treatment history.,Service connection for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with degenerative arthritis is remanded due to conflicting opinions regarding its onset during service and post-service treatment history.

The Board has denied service connection for a left hip condition due to lack of current diagnosis. The Board also found the Veteran's bilateral foot condition was not related to his service, specifically parachute jumps. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the bilateral foot condition.

The Board dismissed the appeals as to reopening service connection claims for various foot and leg disabilities due to the Veteran's death. No new evidence was received, and the claims were denied on their merits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, right hip disability, and left hip disability due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran is required to provide updated VA treatment records and any relevant private treatment records. A new VA examination with comprehensive opinions on service connection will be arranged.

The Veteran's claim to reopen service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea is granted. The Board finds additional development necessary due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his sleep apnea, lumbar spine disability, and right hip disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional medical opinions to determine the etiology of his right hip, right leg, and skin rash conditions. The issues are related to service connection.