Hip Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence not previously reviewed by the RO.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation and to establish service connection due to insufficient evidence in some cases, including lack of x-ray reports. The Veteran is also being asked to provide additional information regarding his TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding whether the Veteran's right hip disability is related to his active service, secondary to a service-connected disability, or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to inadequate examination reports and other issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right hip, left hip, and lumbar spine disabilities due to inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for sciatica, subluxation of the ribs, bilateral elbow disability, bilateral wrist/hand disability, bilateral ankle disability, pelvic disorder, residuals of an abdominal muscle injury, varicose veins (bilateral lower extremity), dizzy spells, balance impairment with assistive device, and difficulty swallowing has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal of service connection for a bilateral hip disability secondary to cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disabilities is remanded.

The Veteran's right hearing loss disability is not supported by the evidence of record.,There is no current diagnosis or treatment for a right hip disability, left hip disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, or cervical spine disability (degenerative disc disease).,The Board finds that service connection for these conditions cannot be granted as there is insufficient evidence to establish the presence of a current disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left knee, back, and left hip disabilities as well as PTSD due to insufficient evidence or examination. The Veteran's statements of in-service injuries and duties are considered.

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral hip disability, right shoulder disability, left ring finger disability, and bilateral knee disability. The case is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a left hip disability, finding that there is no current ratable disability to grant benefits.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's bilateral knee disability and left hip disability are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatica), bilateral hip disability, skin disability, or hypertension secondary to service-connected PTSD. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.,While the Veteran asserts his symptoms began during service and continue since, the Board finds the preponderance of the evidence against such assertions.

The Veteran's right knee, right hip, and left hip disabilities are each rated at 10 percent. The Board denied higher ratings for all three conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for low back, left shoulder, right shoulder, left hip, and right hip disabilities due to a lack of evidence of current disability.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development and examination, including a VA examination of the Veteran's right TKR and an addendum opinion regarding her back, left knee, and right hip disabilities. The issues include service connection for back disability, left knee disability, right hip disability, and a rating in excess of 30 percent for right TKR.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder, right hip, psychiatric disabilities (including PTSD and alcohol abuse disorder), and tinnitus due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right hip and right thigh disabilities due to inadequate VA examination reports. A new examination is needed to determine the current nature and severity of her conditions.

The Veteran's left hip disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has denied an increased rating in excess of this level. The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s range of motion for flexion was measured at 115 degrees; extension greater than 5 degrees; adduction not lost beyond 10 degrees; ability to cross his legs; and limited rotation where he could not toe-out more than 15 degrees.,The Veteran's low back disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has denied an increased rating in excess of this level. The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s range of motion for flexion was measured at 115 degrees; extension greater than 5 degrees; adduction not lost beyond 10 degrees; ability to cross his legs; and limited rotation where he could not toe-out more than 15 degrees.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hip disability, to include as secondary to a service-connected right leg disability, is remanded due to inadequate examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, and right hip disabilities as well as an increased rating for residuals of a right leg fracture from July 13, 2013. The Veteran's claims were found to lack evidence supporting the presence of chronic conditions in service or within one year after separation.