The Board finds that the veteran has a chronic right hip disorder and left piriformis strain, both of which are service-connected. The veteran's muscular tension headaches have been rated at 10 percent since September 2001. The RO granted an increased rating for his left hip condition to 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports the diagnosis of chronic right hip disorder and left piriformis strain, both considered service-connected. The veteran's muscular tension headaches are rated at 10 percent based on their frequency and severity as described in the examination report.
- Claimed conditions
- Right hip disorder, Left piriformis strain, Muscular tension headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2002
- Citation
- 0213817
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What this means for you
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- Denied
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