The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip avascular necrosis and degenerative arthritis, as well as increased ratings for his left knee condition.,The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's hip or knee conditions were related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no medical basis to suggest that the Veteran's hip or knee conditions were secondary to any service-connected disability, including his left knee condition.,There was insufficient evidence to support a finding of additional functional loss due to flare-ups or other symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip avascular necrosis, degenerative arthritis, left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24030298
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Related decisions
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability evaluation due to individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from substantially gainful employment.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including left knee degenerative joint disease, right knee degenerative joint disease, thoracolumbar spine degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease, major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder, avascular necrosis of the left hip, and sleep apnea, all as secondary to service-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for left hip avascular necrosis, finding that it is related to his in-service injury.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left hip disability is being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for an addendum VA opinion to address both causation and aggravation of his service-connected bilateral knee DJD and/or acquired psychiatric disabilities, specifically alcohol use disorder.
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