Hip Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and development due to the need for clarification of diagnoses, etiology opinions, and consideration of aggravation by service-connected disabilities.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for low back, bilateral hip and right knee disabilities as secondary to his service-connected right foot DJD with hallux valgus post fracture of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd metatarsals disability. Service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining outstanding private treatment records from Dr. M.S. and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her claimed bilateral hip and right knee disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to address his service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion regarding service connection for low back and left hip disabilities. The issues of service connection are inextricably intertwined, so a decision on one issue cannot be rendered until the other is considered.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for a low back disability, which is now granted. The Veteran's current low back and right hip disabilities are found to be at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung disability, including asbestosis and mesothelioma was reopened due to new evidence. Service connection is granted for mesothelioma, low back disability, bilateral hip disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and depression.

The Veteran's GERD has been rated at 10 percent since the effective date of service connection, and his left hip disability is currently rated as noncompensable. The Veteran's restless leg syndrome has been assigned a 10 percent rating.,The Veteran's initial increased ratings for GERD, left hip disability, and restless leg syndrome have been granted.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence linking the Veteran's right hip condition to his active duty or service-connected right leg condition, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hip and lumbar spine disabilities are not related to service, nor is his hearing loss disability compensable.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hip disability was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current bilateral hip disability and that any complaints of pain were related to his service-connected low back disability.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left great toenail disability was granted. The Board found that the Veteran had a history of ingrown toenails in service, which continued after discharge.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a right hip disability and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing before the Board at the RO.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records, including Social Security Administration (SSA) records. He will also be afforded VA examinations for his low back and left hip conditions. Additionally, a new VA opinion will be obtained regarding the 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 issue.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip disability, claimed as secondary to bilateral knee disorders. The claims for increased ratings for right and left knee disabilities and TDIU are also addressed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA examination. The issues are whether the Veteran's bilateral hip condition and back problems were caused or aggravated by VA treatment.

The Board has granted increased ratings for lumbar strain and left pelvic fracture disabilities, effective December 28, 2009. The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been granted.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service connection claims for various disabilities, including right hip, left hip, and low back disabilities. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical examinations and opinions regarding the etiology of these disabilities and their relationship to service.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a new VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's low back disability. The issue of service connection for a left hip disability will be addressed in conjunction with the low back disability claim. A TDIU claim will also be considered.