The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected right hip disability, which includes trochanteric bursitis and sacroiliitis. The RO found that the veteran's range of motion was limited to 45 degrees.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's right hip disability did not warrant a higher evaluation as his range of motion was only limited to 45 degrees, which does not meet the criteria for a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5252.
- Claimed conditions
- trochanteric bursitis, sacroiliitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 16, 2003
- Citation
- 0309207
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an addendum medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's back disability, specifically addressing whether there was aggravation during service and if the lumbar spondylosis, lumbar radiculopathy, sacroiliitis, and failed back surgery syndrome had onset in service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hip disability is etiologically related to service and grants her claim for service connection.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's current back disability and her military service, specifically the in-service acute back pain.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's disability rating for her service-connected lumbar spine disability is restored to 40 percent effective April 1, 2025. The remaining issues of increased ratings are remanded.
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