Hip Board decisions

The Veteran's left hip condition is granted an initial compensable rating of 10 percent effective May 6, 2013. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss remains noncompensable.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and multiple orthopedic conditions, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that he meets the requirements for a TDIU based on his combined disability ratings.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability. The remaining issues of secondary service connection for various disabilities are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's skin disability is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his service and exposure to CARC.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his service.,The Veteran's left ankle disability is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his service.,The Veteran's right ankle disability, including as secondary to his service-connected right knee disability, is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his service and whether it is aggravated by his service-connected right knee disability.,The Veteran's tinnitus is being remanded for an addendum opinion from the April 2016 VA examiner to address whether it is due to military noise exposure.,The Veteran's neck disability, including as secondary to his service-connected right knee disability, is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his service.,The Veteran's hip disability, including a secondary to his service-connected right knee disability, is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his service.,The Veteran's respiratory disability, including as due to exposure to CARC, is being remanded for an addendum opinion from the May 2016 VA examiner to address whether it is related to his service.

The Board denied service connection for a left hip disability and a right shoulder disability, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.,Service connection was also denied for TDIU prior to April 27, 2017.

The Board has remanded the issues regarding the Veteran's neck, right hip, and left hip disabilities for further development.,The Veteran was not granted service connection for her claimed neck disability, right hip disability, or left hip disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of left and right knee disabilities, as well as left and right hip disabilities, all secondary to service-connected bilateral pes planus. The case is being sent back for further development regarding whether the Veteran's obesity (caused or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral pes planus) caused or contributed to his current knee and hip disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left hip disability, finding no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and military service. The Board also found that the left hip disability is not secondary to his service-connected left ankle disability.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral knee and bilateral hip disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for right knee disability, left hip disability, and rash are remanded due to the Veteran's failure to appear for scheduled VA examinations. The Board finds that he has established good cause for missing his scheduled VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and medical opinions regarding whether a left hip disability, including osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease, is related to service-connected bilateral knee disabilities. The Veteran contends that his current hip condition is due to his service-connected right knee injury.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's accrued benefits claims, including determining whether his elder daughter is an eligible substitute and whether his sleep apnea, right hip disability, and left hip disability are service-connected. The Board also found that a new opinion was needed regarding these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right knee and right hip disabilities due to a lack of VA examinations. The Veteran's service records indicate he served in Afghanistan, but no specific exposure basis is provided.

The Board has remanded the case due to an issue being intertwined with another currently in remand status. The Veteran's left hip disability claim is now pending for further review.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death during the pendency of the case.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development to determine if the Veteran's left hip and right shoulder disabilities are caused or worsened by his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hip disability is not service-connected as it did not begin during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has remanded the claims for further evidentiary development due to conflicting medical opinions and additional pathology identified in a recent MRI study.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various joint disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and further evaluation.