The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for right shoulder acromioclavicular capsulitis and right hip snapping syndrome, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed no additional disability based on functional loss or other dysfunction to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder acromioclavicular capsulitis, right hip snapping syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 8, 2003
- Citation
- 0308685
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has dismissed the issues of propriety of the rating reductions for left and right hip snapping syndrome, as well as remanded several other issues including a TDIU claim. The Veteran's representative withdrew his appeals regarding these issues prior to the promulgation of a decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and conducting new VA examinations. The RO must reschedule missed VA examinations and ensure all notifications are sent to the correct address.
- Granted
The veteran's right hip snapping syndrome and major depressive disorder were found to be related to his military service, leading to a grant of service connection for both conditions.
- Denied
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