The Board found that the veteran's lumbosacral strain disability warranted a 40 percent rating, but denied service connection for his right hip disability. The RO has not yet considered whether additional notification or development is required under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an increased rating for lumbosacral strain beyond 40 percent as there was no evidence of severe limitation of motion, and the veteran's symptoms were primarily related to pain. The right hip disability claim is pending further review due to lack of supporting documentation or medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain, right hip disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 12, 2000
- Citation
- 0032382
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