Hip Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine condition status post spinal fusion, right leg neuropathy, left leg neuropathy, right hip condition, and left hip condition as there was no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hip disability, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), coronary artery disease (CAD), and hypertension were not incurred or aggravated during service. The evidence does not support a finding of secondary service connection for these conditions.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hip disability and a left kidney condition, finding that they were not due to an undiagnosed illness or any other specific exposure. The decision also addressed the claim for a higher rating for polymorphous light eruption (PMLE), which was previously granted but with a 0 percent initial rating.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete medical records and need for new VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability rating and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a bilateral hip disability and the VA examiner found no evidence of such. The Veteran's claim for service connection for her claimed bilateral hip disability is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability, left elbow disability, left hip disability, and left knee disability are related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and will be reconsidered after obtaining them.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for PTSD, but further development is needed to determine if there was a stressor event in service and whether the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure of his hearing notice. He will be scheduled for a new Travel Board hearing at his correct address.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hip, lumbar spine, and cervical spine disabilities are secondary to his service-connected left foot and leg disabilities. The diabetes mellitus disability is also considered secondary to these service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any currently present low back disability. The issue of service connection for bilateral hip disability will also be addressed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals of the claims for service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease, thoracic spine degenerative disc disease, a left hip condition, and a right hip condition. The claim of service connection for a left inguinal hernia and Crohn's disease is granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased evaluations of fracture, deformity, right foot due to multiple fractures of tarsal bone; ankylosis, right ankle; and strain, left foot prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and treatment records, as well as a clarification of his claim regarding service connection for a bilateral hip disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed disabilities did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and there was no evidence linking current diagnoses to service. The claims were denied as the evidence does not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sickle cell trait was not incurred or aggravated in active service and his liver disorder/jaundice and hip disability/avascular necrosis are not proximately due to, the result of, or aggravated by a service-connected disability. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee and bilateral hip disabilities are not secondary to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain service treatment records, arrange for examinations, and ensure that the claims are adjudicated on a complete evidentiary record.