Hip Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims of service connection for a back disability, right ear infection, bilateral hip disabilities, bilateral leg disabilities, and bilateral foot disabilities are not well-grounded. The evidence does not establish a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected below the knee amputation of the right lower extremity does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 40 percent. The claims for secondary service connection for left ankle, bilateral hip, and bilateral knee disabilities were denied as they are not well grounded.

The veteran's low back and left hip disabilities are not service-connected, as they did not result from VA hospital, medical or surgical treatment. The appeal is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right shoulder disability warrants a 30% rating, and his claim to reopen the left hip disability is well-grounded. However, there are no new or material evidence submitted since the last denial in March 1992.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a rash and sinusitis, as well as his requests for higher evaluations for left and right elbow disabilities and hearing loss disability in the left ear. The appeal was dismissed due to an inadequate substantive appeal.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right knee and hip disabilities are well grounded, and service connection is granted for these conditions on a secondary basis to her left knee disability. The veteran also meets the criteria for TDIU benefits due to her left knee disability.

The Board found that the veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hip condition, claimed as secondary to his service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound and sacroiliac strain, is not well-grounded. The evidence did not establish a link between any diagnosed degenerative arthritis of the hips and active service or to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right hip disability is due to and aggravated by his service-connected right knee condition, warranting secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine and right hip disabilities was received. The claim is granted as well-grounded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination to determine if the veteran's right hip disability is secondary to his service-connected left knee arthritis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability, right hip disability, stomach disability, and headaches. The decision also noted that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen these previously denied claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a left hip disability, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the previously denied claim.

The veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 20 percent, effective July 30, 1996. His right femur deformity is also rated at 20 percent, effective the same date.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a right hip disability, concluding that there was no clear and unmistakable error in the March 1987 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current low back, bilateral knee, and right hip disabilities are related to his active service. The psychiatric disorder is also found to be linked to his service. No new evidence was presented for the claim of severe tooth and gum trouble.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, but denied his claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, bilateral frozen feet, a left leg disability, and a right ankle disability. The effective date remains to be determined.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left knee and right hip disabilities, finding no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for service connection for a left hip disability, secondary degenerative joint disease of the right hip, knees, and low back are not well-grounded. The evidence does not support a finding that any current disabilities were incurred or aggravated during service.

The Board found that the veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hip disability on a direct or presumptive basis, or as residual to Agent Orange herbicide exposure, is not well grounded.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a left hip disability, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.