Hip Board decisions

The Veteran's increased ratings for lumbar strain with degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease, right lower extremity radiculopathy, TDIU claim, left hip condition, and right hip condition have been dismissed.,The Veteran's service connection claims for asthma have also been dismissed.

The Board has determined that the claims for service connection of various disabilities, including a left knee disability and its secondary effects on other joints and sleep condition, need further investigation. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and conduct examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left hip and lower back disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of chronic conditions in service or continuity of symptomatology. The preponderance of the evidence did not support a nexus between current disabilities and military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of service connection for various disabilities, including left ankle, left knee, right hip, left hip, and right shoulder disabilities, as well as hypertension and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various injuries sustained during military service are being remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and to ensure compliance with prior remand instructions. The case will be reviewed again after obtaining necessary medical opinions and treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal seeking service connection for hearing loss, right hip condition, and left hip condition is dismissed. The appeal seeking an increased rating for PTSD is granted with a 100% disability rating effective from the entire period on appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for back and bilateral hip disabilities due to inadequate compliance with prior remand directives. The appeal must be returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including back disability, right leg sciatica, left leg sciatica, hip disabilities, ankle and foot disabilities, respiratory issues, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy have been denied as the evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and service.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral hip condition, finding that the Veteran's current bilateral hip condition is aggravated by his service-connected lower back condition.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve was also granted as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hip condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right upper extremity disability, initial compensable rating for a right hip disability based on limitation of flexion, and initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for right knee strain. The claim for an initial rating of 20 percent for a low back disability prior to August 29, 2017, was granted; however, the claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for a low back disability from August 29, 2017, was denied.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left hip condition, right knee condition, and left knee condition. The lumbosacral spine degenerative joint disease issue is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was reopened, and he is now granted service connection.,His hypertension and kidney condition are denied as not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's right hip disability was granted a 10% rating prior to April 16, 2019 and a 30% rating effective from that date. The Veteran's right knee disability received a 30% rating effective from April 16, 2019.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability was granted a 30% rating effective from April 16, 2019.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives regarding the bilateral hip disability. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to determine if his bilateral hip disability is related to service or secondary to his service-connected low back disability, and whether it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected pes planus, ankle disabilities, or other conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional action, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling VA examinations. The issues of service connection for various conditions are being addressed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his lumbar spine condition, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and service connection for a bilateral hip condition. A new examination is required to assess the severity of these conditions and their relationship to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for left hip, back, neck and headache conditions have been dismissed. The appeals for service connection for right foot and right toe disabilities are remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for hearing loss, tinnitus, lumbar spine disability, hip disabilities, immune system and digestive tract disabilities, PTSD, peripheral neuropathy of upper and lower extremities. Additional evidence is needed, as well as clarification on the nature and etiology of some conditions.