The veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of his left hip secondary to a shell fragment wound and for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability were both denied by the RO.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the denial of the veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of his left hip, which he claimed was secondary to a shell fragment wound of his left buttock. The total disability rating claim was also denied.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative arthritis of the left hip
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 31, 2003
- Citation
- 0318401
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
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- Dismissed
The appeal was withdrawn by the appellant, and all issues were dismissed.
- Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left knee disorder, right knee disorder, hypertension, GERD, asthma, and a compensable disability rating for conjunctivitis. The claims for degenerative arthritis of the left hip, degenerative arthritis of the right hip, a higher disability rating for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity were remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.
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