Hip Board decisions

The Veteran's request for a rating in excess of 10 percent for her left index finger disability and left hip disability is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and opinion regarding the severity of these conditions.

The Board has denied the claims for service connection for low back disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran's testimony at hearing was not supported by competent medical evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a right hip condition, an acquired psychiatric disability (likely PTSD), and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine. The Veteran's claim to reopen his claims for bilateral hearing loss and lower back disability was remanded.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for a neck disability, GERD, left knee disability, and left hip disability. The claim for service connection for a headache disability is remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of left elbow, left hip, and right leg length disabilities. The claim for right elbow disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and incomplete record, requiring a new VA examination to address whether the Veteran's current bilateral hip disability is related to his active service or secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to conflicting opinions and need for additional medical examination.

The Board has found entitlement to a TDIU granted as of May 1, 2007. The claim for TDIU prior to May 1, 2007 is still on appeal and must be considered under the criteria set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 4.16 (b).

The Veteran's initial and subsequent ratings for left and right hip disabilities have been denied.,The Veteran’s claim of entitlement to a TDIU prior to January 8, 2018, has also been denied.

The Board has denied service connection for a stomach condition and remanded the cases of back, left hip, and right hip disabilities due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities from October 31, 2010 to April 3, 2019. The decision found that the service-connected conditions alone rendered her unable to maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are remanded due to the need for additional medical records and further development.

The Board has denied service connection for right shoulder, left shoulder, thoracolumbar spine (back), right hip, left hip, and left knee disabilities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or any presumptive exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence. The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for left and right ankle disabilities, as well as his claims for service connection for a left hip condition and bilateral radiculopathy of the lower extremities are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and right hip disability, as well as his claim for TDIU. The claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to determine if the Veteran's respiratory disability is related to asbestos exposure and/or a chronic multisymptom illness, and whether his left hip disability is secondary to his left knee osteoarthritis.

The Board denied service connection for internal and external hemorrhoids, fecal incontinence, and a bilateral hip disability as they are not related to military service or caused by service-connected conditions.

The Board dismissed all appeals for service connection and rating issues related to various conditions, including traumatic brain injury, hip conditions, spine condition, sleep disorder, hysterectomy, hemorrhoids, and obesity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to outstanding VA and non-VA treatment records not being obtained. The Veteran is also required to provide authorization for release of his private medical records.

The Board has denied service connection for various bilateral and unilateral joint disabilities, including wrist, hip, knee, shoulder, and ankle conditions. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to military service.