Hip Board decisions

The veteran withdrew her appeals for service connection for a left hip disability and thoracic spine disability, thus the Board has no jurisdiction to review these matters.

The Board granted service connection for left and right hip osteoarthritis based on new and relevant evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for right foot plantar fasciitis and right hip condition, both as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right ankle disability.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied it for hearing loss, while remanding the claims for a right hip condition, spine condition, and left wrist condition.

The Board remands the claims for further development and to provide the Veteran with notice concerning his right to a hearing on his supplemental claim.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a right hip disability and low back disability to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors, specifically failing to obtain medical examinations and opinions.

The Board denied service connection for right hip, left hip, right leg, left leg, and memory loss conditions as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board remands the appellant's claims for additional development due to inconsistencies and lack of credible evidence regarding the nature and circumstances of his claimed service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a dental condition, left knee condition, and left thigh/hip condition for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board remands the service connection claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, skin cancer, and conditions of the right shoulder, left hip, left knee, and left ankle due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error in failing to obtain the Veteran's service records.

The Veteran was granted a separate initial evaluation of 20 percent for right knee instability from January 29, 2019 to March 5, 2025. The other claims were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including an acquired psychiatric disorder and multiple musculoskeletal conditions, to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left hip disabilities, peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral foot pain to correct a duty to assist error in failing to obtain VA examinations and opinions.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, left shoulder disability, right hip disability, and left knee disability as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Veteran's migraine headaches were granted a rating of 50 percent, but no more. Other claims for service connection were denied or remanded.

The Board granted service connection for left and right shoulder strains, left and right hip conditions, cervical strain, and secondary radiculopathies of the upper extremities. It denied a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for right total knee arthroplasty, a compensable rating for right knee surgical scar under Diagnostic Code 7802, and a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder.

The Board remands the claims for additional evidentiary development to address the Veteran's contentions regarding his low back, left hip, right hip, and lower extremity venous stasis diseases.

The Board remands the claims for an initial increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, service connection for GERD, chronic headaches, left and right hip conditions, and a lumbar spine condition due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include chronic adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, but denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bilateral hearing loss, and remanded several other conditions for further review.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a low back, left ankle, and left hip disability as well as entitlement to TDIU due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.