Hip Board decisions

Service connection for hypertension is granted based on the PACT Act presumption of service connection.,The claim for PTSD and depression has been reopened due to new evidence received since the last denial.,The claim for left hip bursitis has been reopened due to new evidence received since the last denial.,The claim for a skin condition is pending as no examination or opinion was provided yet.,Earlier effective dates are denied for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.,No earlier effective date is granted for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.

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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to incomplete examination reports and failure to address specific issues raised by the Board in its December 2021 remand. The Veteran is required to provide addendum opinions from different VA examiners addressing these issues.

The Veteran's claims for right foot, hip, back, rib cage, and psychiatric disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his hip disabilities, back cyst removal residuals, and psychiatric conditions due to inadequate development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render her unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to May 21, 2013.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral hip disabilities as secondary to his service-connected right knee disability. Service connection was also remanded for the left shoulder disability.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's back disability, but remanded the issues of service connection for left hip, right hip, left foot, and right foot disabilities due to unclear diagnoses and lack of medical documentation.

The Board has remanded the cases of obstructive sleep apnea, right shoulder condition, and right hip condition for additional development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including neck disability, bilateral shoulder disability, back disability, hip disability, and knee disability due to incomplete development. The Veteran's lay statements and VA treatment records will be reviewed, along with any additional medical evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating were denied. The back disability was granted a 40 percent rating, but the other conditions remain pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a hip condition is remanded. The appeal is granted to grant an initial 50 percent rating, but no higher, for major depressive disorder with persistent depressive disorder prior to December 20, 2018.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 10 percent rating. The Board finds the evidence reasonably shows that his migraines have characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in two months, corresponding to the criteria for at least a 10 percent rating under DC 8100. Other issues related to left hip disability, unspecified anxiety disorder and lumbar spine disability are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding service connection for hip disabilities related to knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection for right hip disability secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, including as due to his service-connected left hip disability or the medications prescribed to treat it. The evidence does not support finding an etiological link between the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability and active service or any incident of service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right and left hip disabilities, an acquired psychiatric disability, and other conditions are granted. The remaining issues on appeal (left ankle disability, hand and shoulder disabilities, knee disabilities, thoracolumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, and tinnitus) are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various ankle and hip conditions, as well as a neck condition. The case will be returned to VA for further examination and determination of etiology.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection of a right hip disability as it was granted in a January 2023 rating decision.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right hip disability, lumbar spine disability, and ED. The evidence does not establish a nexus between these conditions and active military service.