The veteran's bursitis of the left and right hips are currently rated at 10 percent each, while her chronic low back disorder is rated at 10 percent. The Board found that these evaluations were appropriate based on the evidence provided.
The deciding factor: The disability evaluations for the hip conditions and the low back disorder were determined to be in line with the severity of symptoms as documented by medical records and examination findings, which did not meet criteria warranting higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- bursitis of the left hip, bursitis of the right hip, chronic low back disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 15, 2000
- Citation
- 0024617
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
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- Partly granted
The appeal resulted in the denial of increased ratings for left hip bursitis and a noncompensable rating, but granted individual unemployability (TDIU).
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and a compensable evaluation, resulting in the dismissal of all claims.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for bursitis of the right hip, left and right hip conditions, and alcohol abuse.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for bursitis of the right and left hips as secondary to their respective total hip replacements, but remanded the claims for increased ratings.
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