Hip Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left hip disability, status post L4-L5 laminectomy, left knee disability, and left foot drop are all related to service. The appeal is granted for these conditions.

The Board found that there was no evidence to support service connection for the claimed conditions, including left shoulder disability, back disability, neck disability, right hip disability, and disorders of the nose and/or sinuses. The Veteran's claims were denied as his disabilities did not meet the criteria for direct service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations and the identification of additional post-service treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability and left hip arthritis, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his military service. The left ankle disability was not found to be related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions and the need for additional medical evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Board hearing. The issues include service connection claims and rating disputes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hip disability separate from his service-connected back disability, and finds in favor of the Veteran on the issue of neurological disability. The claim for bilateral hip disability is denied, while the claim for neurological disability of both lower extremities is granted.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disability with neurological involvement and bilateral hip disability, finding no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and service.,There is insufficient medical evidence to establish a direct link between the Veteran's current disabilities and his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral hip disability and entitlement to TDIU, which constitutes a complete grant of the Veteran's claims. The issues of increased rating for back disability, initial rating in excess of 10 percent for TMJ syndrome, and service connection for left shoulder and left knee disabilities are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the appeal due to the withdrawal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine condition, bilateral hip condition, bruised tailbone, and sciatic nerve disease as there is no currently diagnosed disability manifested by these conditions. The preponderance of evidence does not establish a link between any current disabilities and active military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's cervical spine and right hip disabilities did not have their onset in active service or are related to service. The claims for service connection were therefore denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a right hip disability and finds that it is warranted as secondary to his service-connected back, left hip, left knee, and/or right knee conditions. The evidence supports this conclusion.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, left hip disability, and acquired psychiatric disability as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities have been denied multiple times, and new and material evidence has not been submitted in all cases. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of his current disabilities.,The Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities have been denied multiple times, and new and material evidence has not been submitted in all cases. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of his current disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her right hip and right knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition during the appeal period.

The Veteran claims his bilateral hip disability is related to his service in Vietnam or due to his service-connected knee disability. The claim is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination and obtaining relevant medical records.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hip, knee, and low back disabilities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected foot disability.

The Veteran's right hip disability, which resulted in loss of use of both feet, is rated at a 100 percent effective August 1, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to notify him of his scheduled hearing, and he failed to report. The case will be returned for a rescheduled hearing in Atlanta.