The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, finding that these conditions are likely related to service. Service connection for arthritis of the hips was not established due to lack of medical evidence linking it to service or a service-connected condition. The veteran's increased rating claim for cervical spine disability is also granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that hypertension and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine are likely related to service, supported by VA examination findings and the veteran's testimony. Service connection was not established for arthritis of the hips due to lack of medical evidence linking it to service or a service-connected condition. The increased rating claim for cervical spine disability is granted based on the severity of symptoms and x-ray findings.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, arthritis of the hips
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2000
- Citation
- 0000503
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What this means for you
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