Hip Board decisions

The Board has determined that an examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's left hip disability, including whether it had its onset during active service.

Your appeal has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of January 1, 2022.,The Veteran is now eligible for Dependent's Education Assistance (DEA) benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 from the same period.

The Board has granted service connection for a left hip condition, a right hip condition, and headaches.,However, the Veteran's initial compensable rating for hypertension remains at zero percent.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the claims for entitlement to service connection for left hip condition and left knee condition during a hearing before the Board. As a result, these claims are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a left hip disability due to insufficient medical opinion regarding its etiology. The Veteran contends his current condition is related to an injury sustained during active service, but the VA examiner found no evidence of chronic or recurrent symptoms post-service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left hip disability and right ankle disability. The issues are related to whether these disabilities are secondary to her service-connected lumbar spine disability, or if they were incurred in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to a failure to properly notify him of scheduled VA examinations. The RO is instructed to provide proper notification and schedule the Veteran for necessary medical examinations.

The Veteran's hearing loss appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the issue.,Service connection for a sinus condition is denied as there is no separate current diagnosis and it is related to already service-connected allergic rhinitis.,Service connection for bilateral shoulder disability is granted as the condition had its onset in service and has continued since then.,Service connection for bilateral hip disability is denied due to lack of current diagnosis, despite the Veteran's complaints.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is granted based on a history of combat stressors and current symptoms consistent with PTSD criteria.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied as there was no evidence linking it to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate examination and opinion in January 2020. The appellant is seeking service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, left tibia stress fracture, a left knee disability, and a left hip disability.

The Veteran's tinea pedis has been granted an initial 10 percent rating. The Board has identified pre-decisional duty to assist errors for the remaining issues and has ordered remand for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death. The Board cannot issue a decision on the underlying claims as they are no longer pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine and left hip disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his active duty service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeal concerning an effective date prior to November 1, 2015, for the award of a separate disability rating for instability of the left ankle. The remaining issues on appeal have been remanded due to new evidence and need further development.

The Veteran's claims of increased initial disability evaluations for the left knee condition, right hip condition, and pseudofolliculitis barbae are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's left hip condition is rated at 10 percent, and his right ankle sprain/strain and right knee meniscus tear are both rated at 10 percent. The claims for increased ratings have been granted.

The Veteran withdrew all his claims related to PTSD, depression, insomnia, anxiety, and nervousness, as well as various left and right foot, hip, shoulder, and wrist conditions. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for alopecia was denied as the evidence did not show loss of all body hair.,Service connection for a left hip condition, left eye vision loss, and left foot condition were denied due to lack of current disability. Service connection for a lung condition was also denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung condition was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension on a secondary basis to tinnitus, and remanded the remaining issues due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for a right hip disability and left hip disability, both secondary to service-connected bilateral knee disabilities. The Veteran's current hip disabilities are being evaluated through an examination to determine if they would be less severe without the service-connected knee disabilities.