Hip Board decisions

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his claimed conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are not legally merited, as there is no evidence of a left knee arthroscopy or related residuals during his military service. The right wrist disability claim will be remanded to determine if an increased rating is warranted.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hip disability and lumbar spine disability, finding no evidence of a nexus to service or Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for compliance with the VCAA and further medical examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a video teleconference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a right hip disability, which she contends is due to her altered gait from favoring her service-connected left hip. The RO has not provided a VA examination to determine the diagnosis and etiology of any right hip condition.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the relationship between the veteran's seizure disorder and hip disability with his military service, including considering potential exposure to herbicides or head trauma.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and adjudication due to issues related to service connection for right leg and hip disabilities.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a low back, bilateral ankle, hip, or knee disability related to his service or a service-connected condition. The varicose veins of the right leg are rated at 20% prior to October 17, 2002.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left hip disability and low back disability are related to service, with the current conditions being a result of injuries sustained during active duty. Service connection is granted for both conditions.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims for service connection for a left shoulder condition, nicotine dependency, and sinus headaches. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and ensure compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for skin disability, bilateral hip disability, and PTSD. However, it is unclear whether these claims are decided on a merits basis or if they are still pending based on new evidence.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for back disability and granted service connection for PTSD. The claims for hip disability, bilateral hearing loss, and anxiety neurosis are denied.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's left hip disability and the severity of his residuals of a left radius fracture with traumatic arthritis.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical evidence and arranging for a VA examination to determine if the veteran's right hip disability and bilateral knee disability are related to his service-connected left hip disability. The TDIU claim will also be addressed.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for low back disability and found new and material evidence to support this claim. The issues of service connection for left hip and left leg disabilities are also addressed.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right hip disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluation of his service-connected avulsion fracture, left distal fibula with avulsion of the lateral talofibular ligament and service connection for a low back disability and right hip disability were denied. The RO continued a noncompensable evaluation for the veteran's service-connected avulsion fracture, left distal fibula with avulsion of the lateral talofibular ligament.

The Board finds that there is a further VA duty to assist the veteran in developing evidence pertinent to his applications to reopen claims for service connection, particularly regarding his left knee, left hip, and low back disabilities.