Hip Board decisions

The Veteran's adjustment disorder is granted with a rating of 50 percent, but no higher, prior to January 25, 2019. The appeal for a higher rating since then is denied.,Service connection for iliopsoas tendonitis (hip condition) claimed as secondary to service-connected bilateral upper and lower extremity weakness associated with muscular dystrophy is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's hip disabilities, including their onset and relationship to service. The Veteran is requested to provide more detailed information about his in-service injuries and post-service treatment history.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for right hip and knee disabilities due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations. The cases are sent back for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examination opinions and incomplete medical records. The issues of bilateral hearing loss, deviated septum, sleep apnea, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, right hip disability, neck disability, and low back disability are all being reviewed.

The Board has denied service connection for a hip disability and remanded the claims for chronic sinus condition and stomach condition due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his right knee, lumbar spine, and right hip disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of these conditions.,A new VA examination was ordered to determine the severity of the Veteran’s right knee disability. However, despite some improvement noted in 2011, his range of motion remained within normal limits and he did not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, cervical spine disability, right hip arthritis, left hip arthritis, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and a depressive disorder), right knee disability, and left knee disability have been granted. The claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities are still pending.

The Board denied service connection for left and right hip disabilities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine.

The Board has remanded the claims for low back disability, left hip disability, and left leg length discrepancy due to insufficient medical evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if there are any medical links between his current disabilities and military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for right knee, right hip, and low back disabilities due to insufficient evidence in the record. The Veteran will need VA examinations to address whether his current disabilities are caused or aggravated by his service-connected left knee disability, obesity, and other factors.

The Board granted service connection for lumbar spondylosis as secondary to bilateral knee disabilities and denied the Veteran's claims for left hand/wrist disability, acquired psychiatric disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, cellulitis of the right upper extremity, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board has remanded the cases for additional examinations and opinions to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's neck condition, left hip condition, and bilateral hearing loss. The claims for service connection are not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's lumbar strain was not rated higher than 40 percent, and he did not meet the criteria for TDIU prior to May 30, 2019.,From May 30, 2019 to June 9, 2019, and from August 28, 2019, the Veteran was granted TDIU due to his service-connected musculoskeletal conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a left hip condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) due to outstanding records not being obtained, and the need for VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the severity of his disabilities and whether they are related to service.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied, and his left hip disability is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's initial 20% rating for left ankle disability is granted. Service connection claims for chest, low back, and right hip disabilities are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability, bilateral hip disability, and jaw disability. The Veteran's symptoms were present during service and continue to this day.

The Board has determined that additional medical examinations and opinions are needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection due to the complexity of his conditions and the need to consider all relevant evidence, including statements from those who served with him.

The Board has remanded multiple issues for further development, including additional VA examinations and clarifying medical opinions. The Veteran's claims are related to his military service but the evidence is insufficient to establish a direct link between his conditions and service.